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Byers School District No. 32j (2026) - Byers, CO

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 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,853 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 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,898 Schools
# Students
6,853 Students
865,055 Students
# Teachers
166 Teachers
52,637 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
41:1
41:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Byers School District No. 32j, which is ranked within the top 50% 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:

0.60
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
36%
37%
% Black
8%
5%
% White
52%
49%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $6,318 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,520. The school district revenue/student has declined by 29% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $6,197 is less than the state median of $15,839. The school district spending/student has declined by 29% 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
$6,318
$15,520
Spending / Student
$6,197
$15,839

Best Byers School District No. 32j Public Schools (2026)

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 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Colorado Virtual Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
444 E Front Street
Byers, CO 80103
(720) 713-1934
Gr: 9-12 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Colorado Virtual Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
444 E Front Street
Byers, CO 80103
(720) 713-1934
Gr: 7-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Colorado Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
444 E Front Street
Byers, CO 80103
(720) 713-1934
Gr: K-6 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Colorado Online High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
444 E Front Street
Byers, CO 80103
(720) 713-1943
Gr: 9-12 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 60:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #77.
Astravo Online Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
444 E Front Street
Byers, CO 80103
(720) 713-1936
Gr: PK-5 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #88.
Astravo Online Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
444 E Front Street
Byers, CO 80103
(720) 713-1936
Gr: 9-12 | 2,750 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #99.
Astravo Online Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
444 E Front Street
Byers, CO 80103
(720) 713-1936
Gr: 6-8 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1010.
Colorado Online Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
444 E Front Street
Byers, CO 80103
(720) 713-1943
Gr: 6-8 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 70:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Byers School District No. 32j?
Byers School District No. 32j manages 10 public schools serving 6,853 students.
What is the rank of Byers School District No. 32j?
Byers School District No. 32j is ranked #53 out of 176 school districts in Colorado (top 50%) 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?
52% of Byers School District No. 32j students are White, 36% 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 41:1, 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 $6,197 is less than the state median of $15,839. The school district spending/student has declined by 29% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 6,853 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 41:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : 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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