Byers Elementary School

444 East Front Street
Byers, CO 80103
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 282 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Byers Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 282 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 30% in CO
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Byers Elementary School's student population of 282 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
282 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Byers Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Byers Elementary School is 0.41, 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)
#359 out of 1779 schools
(Top 30%)
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45-49%
32%
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55-59%
45%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
21%
36%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
74%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.41
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Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Byers Elementary School's ranking?
Byers Elementary School is ranked #359 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Byers Elementary School often compared to?
Byers Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunrise Elementary School, Deer Trail Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Byers Elementary School?
282 students attend Byers Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Byers Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Byers Elementary School?
Byers Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Byers Elementary School offer ?
Byers Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Byers Elementary School part of?
Byers Elementary School is part of Byers School District No. 32j.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 282 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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