James Irwin Elementary School - Howard serves 286 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 286 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
James Irwin Elementary School - Howard's student population of 286 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
286 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of James Irwin Elementary School - Howard is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
36%
36%
Black
6%
5%
White
46%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend James Irwin Elementary School - Howard?
286 students attend James Irwin Elementary School - Howard.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of James Irwin Elementary School - Howard students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James Irwin Elementary School - Howard?
James Irwin Elementary School - Howard has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does James Irwin Elementary School - Howard offer ?
James Irwin Elementary School - Howard offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is James Irwin Elementary School - Howard part of?
James Irwin Elementary School - Howard is part of Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso.
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