James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive vs Sand Creek High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.9 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
Sand Creek High School
Colorado Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,426 students
| Measure | James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive Colorado Springs, Colorado | Sand Creek High School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #221 of 993 | #219 of 307 |
| National rank | #15598 of 50,301 | #11899 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 132 | 1,426 |
| Enrollment | 132 | 1,426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.1% | 50.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 51% |
| Math proficiency | – | 26% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.8 vs 36.3).
- •James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.1% vs 50.7%).
- •James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 21.0).
- •Sand Creek High School is the larger school with 1,426 students compared with 132.
- •James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive is a charter school while Sand Creek High School 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 Sand Creek High School?
On the Success Index (US), James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive ranks higher (63.8 vs 36.3 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 Sand Creek High School?
About 1.9 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. Sand Creek High School: 1,426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive and Sand Creek High School rank in Colorado?
James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive is 221st of 993 and Sand Creek High School is 219th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).