Colorado Military Academy vs James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colorado Military Academy
Colorado Springs · Charter other · Grades PK–12
618 students
James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive
Colorado Springs · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
132 students
| Measure | Colorado Military Academy Colorado Springs, Colorado | James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #221 of 993 |
| National rank | – | #15598 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 618 | 132 |
| Enrollment | 618 | 132 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.1% | 31.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | – |
| Math proficiency | 20% | – |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.1% vs 48.1%).
- •Colorado Military Academy does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 18.9).
- •Colorado Military Academy is the larger school with 618 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 Colorado Military Academy better than James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Colorado Military Academy and James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colorado Military Academy: 618. James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive: 132. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colorado Military Academy and James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive rank in Colorado?
Colorado Military Academy is unranked and James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive is 221st of 993 among other schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).