Ayres Elementary School

1812 Robin Road
Sterling, CO 80751
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Ayres Elementary School serves 382 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 382 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ayres Elementary School's student population of 382 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
382 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Ayres Elementary School is 0.48, 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.
This School
State Level (CO)
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
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American Indian
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1%
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
29%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ayres Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
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White
66%
51%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ayres Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of Ayres Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ayres Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ayres Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Ayres Elementary School often compared to?
Ayres Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Caliche Elementary School, Campbell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Ayres Elementary School?
382 students attend Ayres Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Ayres Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ayres Elementary School?
Ayres Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Ayres Elementary School offer ?
Ayres Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Ayres Elementary School part of?
Ayres Elementary School is part of School District No. Re-1 Valley.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 382 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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