James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive vs Pagosa Peak Open School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 273 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive
Colorado Springs · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
132 students
Pagosa Peak Open School
Pagosa Springs · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
111 students
| Measure | James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive Colorado Springs, Colorado | Pagosa Peak Open School Pagosa Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #221 of 993 | #793 of 993 |
| National rank | #15598 of 50,301 | #42249 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 132 | 111 |
| Enrollment | 132 | 111 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.1% | 58.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | – | 5% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Pagosa Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.8 vs 24.1).
- •James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.1% vs 58.6%).
- •Pagosa Peak Open School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 18.9).
- •James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive is the larger school with 132 students compared with 111.
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 James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive better than Pagosa Peak Open School?
On the Success Index (US), James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive ranks higher (63.8 vs 24.1 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 James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive and Pagosa Peak Open School?
About 273 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Pagosa Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive: 132. Pagosa Peak Open School: 111. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive and Pagosa Peak Open School rank in Colorado?
James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive is 221st of 993 and Pagosa Peak Open School is 793rd of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).