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Byers School District No. 32j

444 East Front Street
Byers, CO 80103
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Byers School District No. 32j ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,456 students in Byers School District No. 32j. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Byers School District No. 32j have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
6,456 Students
867,675 Students
# Teachers
134 Teachers
52,832 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
48:1
48:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Byers School District No. 32j, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 176 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 44% has decreased from 55-59% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CO)
#47 out of 179 school districts
(Top 30%)
30%
33%
47%
45%
(20-21)
20-24%
29%
44%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.62
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
32%
36%
% Black
8%
5%
% White
56%
50%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $6,706 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $6,578 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CO)
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$6,706
$15,473
Spending / Student
$6,578
$15,791

Best Byers School District No. 32j Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Byers Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
444 East Front Street
Byers, CO 80103
(303) 822-5292
Gr: PK-6 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Colorado Virtual Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
165 S. Union Blvd #777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Gr: 9-12 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 60:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Colorado Virtual Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
165 S. Union Blvd
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Gr: 7-8 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Colorado Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
165 S. Union Blvd #777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Gr: K-6 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 68:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Colorado Online High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
165 S. Union Blvd #777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Gr: 9-12 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 78:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Byers Junior-senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
444 East Front Street
Byers, CO 80103
(303) 822-5292
Gr: 7-12 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #77.
Astravo Online Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
165 South Union Blvd Suite 777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 822-5292
Gr: PK-5 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #88.
Astravo Online Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
165 South Union Blvd Suite 777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 822-5292
Gr: 9-12 | 2,578 students Student-teacher ratio: 60:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #99.
Astravo Online Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
165 South Union Blvd Suite 777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 822-5292
Gr: 6-8 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1010.
Colorado Online Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
165 S. Union Blvd #777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Gr: 6-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 80:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Byers School District No. 32j?
Byers School District No. 32j manages 10 public schools serving 6,456 students.
What is the rank of Byers School District No. 32j?
Byers School District No. 32j is ranked #52 out of 176 school districts in Colorado (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Byers School District No. 32j?
56% of Byers School District No. 32j students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Byers School District No. 32j?
Byers School District No. 32j has a student/teacher ratio of 48:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Byers School District No. 32j's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $6,578 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 6,456 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 48:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : 44% (Top 50% in CO)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 30% (Top 30%)
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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