Ayres Elementary School serves 385 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 385 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Attendance Zone: Ayres Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Sterling, CO, covering approximately 843.8 square miles. The area typically requires a 20 to 30-minute drive to reach the school, with an average distance of 17.3 miles from the school to the zone's edge, extending as far as 40.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ayres Elementary School's student population of 385 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
385 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Motto
Preparing Each Student Today for Tomorrow
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ayres Elementary School is 0.50, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
32%
37%
Black
1%
5%
White
63%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Ayres Elementary School often compared to?
Ayres Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Campbell Elementary School, Caliche Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Ayres Elementary School?
385 students attend Ayres Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Ayres Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ayres Elementary School?
Ayres Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ayres Elementary School offer ?
Ayres Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ayres Elementary School part of?
Ayres Elementary School is part of School District No. Re-1 Valley.
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