Bayfield School District No. 10jt-R

24 S Clover Drive
Bayfield, CO 81122
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Bayfield School District No. 10jt-R ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,183 students in Bayfield School District No. 10jt-R. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Bayfield School District No. 10jt-R have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% 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
4 Schools
1,894 Schools
# Students
1,183 Students
864,096 Students
# Teachers
99 Teachers
52,573 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Bayfield School District No. 10jt-R, which is ranked within the bottom 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 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CO)
#95 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

25%
33%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

36%
45%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(20-21)
30-34%
29%
92%
82.7%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
37.4%
33.6%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.63

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
4%
1%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
n/a
3%

Showing 2009–2022. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
20%
37%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
n/a
5%
% White
71%
49%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,467 is higher than the state median of $18,225. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,097 is less than the state median of $18,686. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CO)
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$15,748 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$21 MM
$16,147 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$19,467
$18,225

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$18,097
$18,686

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Bayfield School District No. 10jt-R Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bayfield High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
800 Co Rd 501
Bayfield, CO 81122
(970) 884-9521
Gr: 9-12 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Bayfield Intermediate School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
720 E Oak
Bayfield, CO 81122
(970) 884-9571
Gr: 3-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Bayfield Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
615 E. Oak
Bayfield, CO 81122
(970) 884-9592
Gr: 6-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
511 East Mustang Lane
Bayfield, CO 81122
(970) 884-0881
Gr: PK-2 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Bayfield School District No. 10jt-R?
Bayfield School District No. 10jt-R manages 4 public schools serving 1,183 students.
What is the rank of Bayfield School District No. 10jt-R?
Bayfield School District No. 10jt-R is ranked #104 out of 176 school districts in Colorado (bottom 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bayfield School District No. 10jt-R?
71% of Bayfield School District No. 10jt-R students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bayfield School District No. 10jt-R?
Bayfield School District No. 10jt-R has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Bayfield School District No. 10jt-R's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,097 is less than the state median of $18,686. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,183 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 92% (Top 5% in CO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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