Serving 275 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). 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 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 275 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Byers Elementary School's student population of 275 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
275 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Byers Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Byers Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#419 out of 1748 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
20%
37%
White
76%
49%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Byers Elementary School's ranking?
Byers Elementary School is ranked #419 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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?
275 students attend Byers Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Byers Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Byers Elementary School?
Byers Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Byers Elementary School part of?
Byers Elementary School is part of Byers School District No. 32j.
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