JAMES IRWIN CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
JAMES IRWIN CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public charter elementary school that is part of the Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an school district, located in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO with about 537 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 23 teachers, JAMES IRWIN CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
JAMES IRWIN CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (JICES), located in Colorado Springs, is part of the James Irwin Charter Schools network. The institution is grounded in a "back-to-basics" educational philosophy, emphasizing a rigorous, traditional curriculum that prioritizes core academic subjects. The school is well-regarded for its structured environment and focus on character development, aiming to provide students with a strong foundational education that prepares them for success in middle school and beyond.
Central to the school's mission is the integration of high academic standards with the "Character First" program, which instills traits such as respect, responsibility, and diligence in its student body. Because it is a public charter school, JICES operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools, allowing it to maintain specific instructional methods and a distinct school culture. It serves as a popular choice for families in the region who are seeking a disciplined, performance-oriented atmosphere for their children's primary education.
For more information, contact JAMES IRWIN CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (719) 302-9000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80916-4501
(719) 302-9000
http://jamesirwin.org/
JAMES IRWIN CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Charter school in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO with about 537 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an - Total Students:
- 537
- Teachers:
- 23.87
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 537 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 47.3%
- White
- 35.8%
- Two or more races
- 7.6%
- Black or African American
- 6.3%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Female
- 48.2%
- Male
- 51.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.