Byers Elementary School

www.byers32j.k12.co.us

271 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Byers Elementary School, located at 444 East Front Street in Byers, Colorado, serves as the primary educational foundation for the Byers School District 32J. Situated in a rural, close-knit community, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment where students receive individualized attention. As a small-town institution, it fosters strong relationships between educators, students, and local families, aiming to cultivate both academic achievement and positive character development in its elementary-aged learners.

The school operates under the broader mission of District 32J, focusing on preparing students for future academic success through a comprehensive curriculum and extracurricular opportunities. By leveraging its position within a smaller district, Byers Elementary is able to maintain a cohesive school culture that prioritizes community involvement and student well-being. Families interested in specific academic calendars, enrollment procedures, or district updates can find further information through their official website at http://www.byers32j.k12.co.us.

271

Total Students

18.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Byers Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	209
Hispanic	49
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	8
American Indian	3

White
209 (77.1 %)
Hispanic
49 (18.1 %)
Two or More
8 (3.0 %)
American Indian
3 (1.1 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Byers School District No. 32J
Phone:	(303)822-5292
Website:	http://www.byers32j.k12.co.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	271
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	87
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 45

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 25

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 24

Grade 5 34

Grade 6 34