James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive vs Springs Studio for Academic Excellence
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
Springs Studio for Academic Excellence
Colorado Springs · Public high · Grades 6–12
442 students
| Measure | James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive Colorado Springs, Colorado | Springs Studio for Academic Excellence Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #221 of 993 | #201 of 307 |
| National rank | #15598 of 50,301 | #11129 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 132 | 442 |
| Enrollment | 132 | 442 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.1% | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 57% |
| Math proficiency | – | 32% |
| 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 39.3).
- •James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 22.1).
- •Springs Studio for Academic Excellence is the larger school with 442 students compared with 132.
- •James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive is a charter school while Springs Studio for Academic Excellence 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 Springs Studio for Academic Excellence?
On the Success Index (US), James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive ranks higher (63.8 vs 39.3 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 Springs Studio for Academic Excellence?
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. Springs Studio for Academic Excellence: 442. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive and Springs Studio for Academic Excellence rank in Colorado?
James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive is 221st of 993 and Springs Studio for Academic Excellence is 201st of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).