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James Irwin Charter Middle School

5525 ASTROZON BLVD, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80916Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Charter
451
Students
Total enrolled
$17,595
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 23% vs nat'l
15.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
41/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 19% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 451 students in grades 06–08 in COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado.
23% above average funding
District spends $17,595 per pupil, 23% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 41th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

James Irwin Charter Middle School is a mid-sized middle in COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, serving grades 06–08 with 451 students. The district invests $17,595 per student — 23% above the national average of $14,347, with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 41% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at James Irwin Charter Middle School

451
Total Students
15.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
41%
Free Lunch
29
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution234 male · 217 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility41%
National avg 52% · 187 students
Student Composition
31%
50%
10%
Asian2%
White31%
Hispanic / Latino50%
Black7%
Multiracial10%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 080453001964

Academic Outcomes at James Irwin Charter Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
41
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 41th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 32th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 80916

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,595Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,595
State avg
$22,657
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,742
Student Support$3,343
Administration$2,111
Operations$2,639
Other$1,759
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,595 spent per student, an estimated $7,795 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
60%
25%
State government
60.0%
Local (property tax)
24.7%
Federal programs
15.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $17,595/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
The Vanguard School (Elementary)Soaring Eagles Elementary SchoolMountain Vista Community SchoolCarmel Community School
+12 more
↓
Middle
Atlas Preparatory Middle SchoolFox Meadow Middle SchoolPanorama Middle SchoolThe Vanguard School (Middle)
↓
High School
Harrison High SchoolSierra High SchoolAtlas Preparatory High SchoolJames Irwin Charter High School
+2 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyEl Paso County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictHarrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an →
Phone: (719)591-2122
NCES ID: 080453001964
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in COLORADO SPRINGS seeking a charter middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an
High
Harrison High School
1,179 students · 09–12
● 46 opp50% FRL
Elem
The Vanguard School (Elementary)
1,058 students · KG–06
● 46 opp17% FRL
High
Sierra High School
908 students · 09–12
● 41 opp54% FRL
Elem
Soaring Eagles Elementary School
611 students · PK–06
● 41 opp51% FRL
Elem
Mountain Vista Community School
586 students · PK–08
● 38 opp44% FRL
Elem
Carmel Community School
568 students · KG–08
● 38 opp70% FRL
Elem
Sand Creek International School
557 students · KG–08
● 41 opp66% FRL
Elem
James Irwin Charter Elementary School
542 students · KG–05
● 41 opp43% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
5525 ASTROZON BLVD, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80916
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.