Serving 291 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Irving Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 291 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Irving Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Irving Elementary School's student population of 291 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
291 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Irving Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Irving Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1342 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
76%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
18%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Irving Elementary School's ranking?
Irving Elementary School is ranked #1342 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Irving Elementary School often compared to?
Irving Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chavez/huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Irving Elementary School?
291 students attend Irving Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Irving Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Irving Elementary School?
Irving Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Irving Elementary School offer ?
Irving Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Irving Elementary School part of?
Irving Elementary School is part of Pueblo School District No. 60 In The County Of Pueblo And.
In what neighborhood is Irving Elementary School located?
Irving Elementary School is located in the West Side neighborhood of Pueblo, CO. There are 2 other public schools located in West Side.
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