Alta Vista Charter School vs James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 200 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alta Vista Charter School
Lamar · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
133 students
James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive
Colorado Springs · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
132 students
| Measure | Alta Vista Charter School Lamar, Colorado | James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #329 of 993 | #221 of 993 |
| National rank | #21126 of 50,301 | #15598 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 133 | 132 |
| Enrollment | 133 | 132 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.4% | 31.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | – |
| Math proficiency | 37% | – |
| city | Lamar | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.8 vs 55.7).
- •James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.1% vs 44.4%).
- •Alta Vista Charter School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 18.9).
- •Alta Vista Charter School is the larger school with 133 students compared with 132.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alta Vista Charter School better than James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive?
On the Success Index (US), James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive ranks higher (63.8 vs 55.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alta Vista Charter School and James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive?
About 200 km in a straight line, between Lamar and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta Vista Charter School: 133. James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive: 132. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta Vista Charter School and James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive rank in Colorado?
Alta Vista Charter School is 329th of 993 and James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive is 221st of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).