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Byers Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-6

Summary

Byers Elementary School is a public elementary school in Byers, Colorado, serving 271 students in grades PK-6. As part of the Byers School District No. 32J, which is ranked 36 out of 116 districts in the state, Byers Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance and relatively low student-teacher ratio.

One key differentiator is the school's student racial makeup, which has a significantly higher percentage of White students (77.12%) compared to nearby schools like Bennett Intermediate School and Deer Trail Elementary School. Byers Elementary also consistently outperforms the district and state in CMAS test scores for both English Language Arts and Math, with over 50% of students proficient or better. Additionally, the school has a higher statewide ranking, placing in the top half of Colorado elementary schools, and a lower student-teacher ratio than its neighbors.

However, the school's declining racial diversity and fluctuating statewide ranking over the years warrant further investigation. The percentage of White students has increased from 82.75% in 2020-2021 to 77.12% in 2022-2023, and the school's ranking has ranged from 212 to 626 out of all Colorado elementary schools. Additionally, the school's free and reduced lunch rates have fluctuated, indicating potential changes in the socioeconomic status of the student population, which may impact academic performance. Overall, Byers Elementary School stands out as a strong performer in its local context, but maintaining its success will require addressing these areas of concern.

275

Students ?

18.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,532

Per pupil spending ?

37.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

444 East Front Street
Byers, CO 80103-9727

(303) 822-5292

District: Byers School District No. 32J

Students who attend Byers Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Byers Junior-Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.6%

Hispanic:

20.0%

Two or more races:

2.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 50th percentile in 2012 → 78th in 2024

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Colorado average (51% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 28 percentile points since 2012

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school51%

District avg38%

Colorado avg40%

Not ranked this year

Byers Elementary School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2024	74.9	212 of 943	77.5%	★★★★☆
2023	44.9	477 of 933	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	69.0	261 of 921	71.7%	★★★★☆
2018	54.9	370 of 917	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	43.4	474 of 929	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2016	33.8	574 of 914	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2015	31.8	604 of 938	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2014	38.4	626 of 962	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2013	54.5	465 of 954	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	53.6	468 of 935	49.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	56.7	441 of 935	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2010	65.4	341 of 925	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2009	55.9	419 of 872	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2008	51.2	462 of 849	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2007	56.4	415 of 852	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2006	68.8	271 of 829	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2005	60.3	361 of 823	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2004	49.5	443 of 808	45.2%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	39.7	200 of 337	40.7%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)41st percentile

By subject vs Colorado (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts54%+9 vs state

Math48%+12 vs state

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Schools Near Byers Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CMAS English Language Arts (2025)					CMAS Math (2025)				CMAS Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	Total
Byers Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	444 East Front Street	Byers	80103	Arapahoe County	Byers School District No. 32J	No	No	No	Yes	(303) 822-5292	275	15	18.0	37.8%	208 (75.6%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (20.0%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.9%)								(n/a)				55.6	54.1				48.1		$9,532
Colorado Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	K-6	444 E Front Street	Byers	80103	Arapahoe County	Byers School District No. 32J	No	No	Yes	Yes	(720) 713-1934	493	10	50.3		239 (48.5%)	41 (8.3%)	195 (39.6%)	6 (1.2%)	4 (0.8%)	8 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					25.0						$9,421
Astravo Online Academy Elementary School	Public, Virtual	PK, KG-5	444 E Front Street	Byers	80103	Arapahoe County	Byers School District No. 32J	No	No	Yes	Yes	(720) 713-1936	645	16	41.3		292 (45.3%)	85 (13.2%)	238 (36.9%)	10 (1.6%)	5 (0.8%)	15 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											$11,535
Strasburg Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	56729 East Colorado Avenue	Strasburg	80136	Adams County	Strasburg School District 31J	No	No	No	Yes	(303) 622-9211	544	33	16.5	39.2%	312 (57.4%)	7 (1.3%)	197 (36.2%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.4%)	41.2	520^th of 950 public elementary schools	45.3%		33.5	575^th of 943 public elementary schools	39.0%	55	30.4	32.9	32.9		32.0	29.5	32.4	49.4	37.4	49.4	$12,520
Bennett Elementary School	Public	K-2	462 8th Street	Bennett	80102	Adams County	Bennett School District No. 29J	No	No	No	Yes	(303) 644-3234	251	16	16.0	41.8%	104 (41.4%)	5 (2.0%)	120 (47.8%)	3 (1.2%)	6 (2.4%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (4.8%)								(n/a)											$00
Bennett Intermediate School	Public	3-5	350 7th Street	Bennett	80102	Adams County	Bennett School District No. 29J	No	No	No	Yes	(303) 644-3234	256	15	16.5	43.4%	98 (38.3%)	6 (2.3%)	128 (50.0%)	3 (1.2%)	10 (3.9%)	3 (1.2%)	8 (3.1%)	23.9	681^st of 950 public elementary schools	28.3%		34.7	563^rd of 943 public elementary schools	40.3%	118	22.7	26.9	40.8		29.9	23.4	13.5	31.2	22.0	29.9	$00
Deer Trail Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	130 2nd Avenue	Deer Trail	80105	Arapahoe County	Deer Trail School District No. 26J	No	No	No	Yes	(303) 769-4421	174	12	15.1	50.6%	92 (52.9%)	4 (2.3%)	70 (40.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	5 (2.9%)	11.8	858^th of 950 public elementary schools	9.7%		20.9	733^rd of 943 public elementary schools	22.3%	125	13.0							22.7	14.3	13.0	$10,366

Frequently Asked Questions about Byers Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Byers Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Byers Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Byers Junior-Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of Byers Elementary School?

Students at Byers Elementary School are 76% White, 20% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

What district is Byers Elementary School in?

Byers School District No. 32J

How many students attend Byers Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 275 students attended Byers Elementary School.

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