James Irwin Elementary School - Howard is a public charter elementary school serving around 300 students in grades K-5 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, which is part of the Colorado Springs School District No. 11.
James Irwin Elementary School - Howard stands out for its strong academic performance, outpacing the district and state averages in key metrics like 5th grade science proficiency (44% vs. 32.1% district and 37.9% state), overall ELA proficiency (50% vs. 37.5% district and 44.1% state), and 4th grade ELA proficiency (55.3% vs. 35.1% district and 42% state). The school's performance is particularly impressive for male and Hispanic students, who rank among the top in the state. Additionally, the school has a lower percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients compared to nearby schools like Edison Elementary and Queen Palmer Elementary, suggesting a more economically diverse student population.
When compared to nearby schools, James Irwin Elementary School - Howard outperforms schools like Madison Elementary, Edison Elementary, and Columbia Elementary in academic areas like ELA and math proficiency. However, the school could potentially look to Stratton Elementary, another high-performing nearby school, as a benchmark for continued improvement.
Colorado Springs School District No. 11
James Irwin Elementary School - Howard ranks 394th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.
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In the 2022-23 school year, 0 students attended James Irwin Elementary School - Howard.