James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive vs Pikes Peak Early College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.3 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
Pikes Peak Early College
Colorado Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
204 students
| Measure | James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive Colorado Springs, Colorado | Pikes Peak Early College Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #221 of 993 | #27 of 307 |
| National rank | #15598 of 50,301 | #2263 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 132 | 204 |
| Enrollment | 132 | 204 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.1% | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 34.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 90% |
| Math proficiency | – | 69.5% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pikes Peak Early College scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.4 vs 63.8).
- •James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 34.0).
- •Pikes Peak Early College is the larger school with 204 students compared with 132.
- •James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive is a charter school while Pikes Peak Early College is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Pikes Peak Early College?
On the Success Index (US), Pikes Peak Early College ranks higher (74.4 vs 63.8 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 Pikes Peak Early College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive: 132. Pikes Peak Early College: 204. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive and Pikes Peak Early College rank in Colorado?
James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive is 221st of 993 and Pikes Peak Early College is 27th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).