Irving Elementary School

Irving Elementary School, located at 1629 West 21st Street in Pueblo, Colorado, is a Pre-K through 5 neighborhood school in Pueblo School District 60. Under the leadership of Principal Jaime Schwab, Irving focuses on high academic achievement and cultivating empowered global citizens.As an Innovation School, staff deliver creative instruction tailored to individual student levels and needs. The school environment encourages inclusive learning, nurturing the whole child through strong academic, social, and emotional support. Irving maintains small cohorts, with approximately 291 students and a student-teacher ratio of 13:1, ensuring personalized attention for learners.Its vision and mission foster a caring community where all students are welcomed, supported, and prepared for lifelong success.

In 2025, Irving Elementary was officially recognized by the Pueblo School District Board for receiving a Colorado Department of Education Center of Excellence Award,highlighting its achievements in student success and school-wide innovation.

Q1. What is the academic performance like at Irving?

Ans. Academic proficiency is below state averages,only around 20–22% of students are proficient in math and 15–19% in reading.

Q2. What is the school’s demographic and economic makeup?

Ans. Irving serves a majority-minority population—approximately 76% Hispanic, with 90% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Q3. How many students attend and what is the exact student–teacher ratio?

Ans. The school enrolls around 291 students with a student–teacher ratio of approximately 13:1.

Q4. What challenges does the school face academically?

Ans. Irving ranks around 619th of 950 elementary schools in Colorado and falls in the bottom half statewide in academic performance.

Q5. What strategic advantages does Irving have?

Ans. Despite challenges, the school benefits from small class sizes and strong per-student investment—spending ~$16,717 per pupil, which is higher than many district peers.