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#919 of 1,815 schools in CO
Colorado Virtual Academy
Elementary School · Byers School District No. 32j · Lakewood, CO
A Byers School District No. 32j elementary school where students score 37 points below what's typical for similar communities.
165 S. UNION BLVD #777, Lakewood, CO 80228
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 67.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Colorado Virtual Academy score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2014–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2018, reaching 25% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
Based on 14 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Colorado Virtual Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 77Very Walkable
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 79Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,900/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lakewood), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$110,013
Median home value
$607,300
Median rent
$1,819/mo
College educated
59.6%
Homeownership
68%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80228; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astravo Online Academy Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 0.0 mi | 637 | Compare → |
| Foothills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 382 | Compare → |
| Augustine Classical AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 139 | Compare → |
| Kyffin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 493 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Byers School District No. 32j
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #4 of 10
- District spending per student
- $9,413NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Colorado Virtual Academy is listed in Byers School District No. 32J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Colorado Virtual Academy
Colorado Virtual Academy is a public elementary school in Lakewood, CO, part of Byers School District No. 32j, serving approximately 405 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 67.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #919 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Colorado Virtual Academy
What grades does Colorado Virtual Academy serve?
Colorado Virtual Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Colorado Virtual Academy?
Colorado Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 405 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colorado Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Colorado Virtual Academy is 67.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Colorado Virtual Academy rank in CO?
Colorado Virtual Academy ranks #919 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Colorado Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Colorado Virtual Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Colorado Virtual Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Colorado Virtual Academy has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Colorado Virtual Academy a charter school?
No, Colorado Virtual Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Colorado Virtual Academy a Title I school?
No, Colorado Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 405
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 67.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.2%
- Phone
- (303) 255-4650
- Area population (ZIP 80228)
- 34,677
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80228; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2022, multi-year average, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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