James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon

Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an

5525 ASTROZON BLVD.
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80916

Charter School 522 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

522

Total Students

24.9

Full-Time Teachers

21.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon
Demographic	Student Count
White	202
Hispanic	230
Black	33
Asian	12
Two or More	43
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
230 (44.1%)
White
202 (38.7%)
Two or More
43 (8.2%)
Black
33 (6.3%)
Asian
12 (2.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an
Phone:	(719)302-9000
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	522
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	225
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 90

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 90