Byron Primary School

www.byronps.new.rschooltoday.com/

519 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Byron Primary School, located at 820 7th Street NE in Byron, Minnesota, serves as a foundational educational institution for the community’s youngest learners. As part of the Byron Public School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging environment that emphasizes early childhood development, foundational literacy, and numeracy skills. The facility is designed to meet the unique needs of primary-age students, providing a safe and structured setting that encourages social-emotional growth alongside academic instruction.

Beyond its core curriculum, Byron Primary School is known for maintaining a strong connection with the local community and promoting a culture of partnership between educators, parents, and students. By focusing on creating a positive early school experience, the institution prepares children for the transition to intermediate and secondary education. The school benefits from the resources and collaborative spirit of the broader Byron district, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded start to their academic journeys in a small-town, student-centered atmosphere.

519

Total Students

44.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Byron Primary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	431
Hispanic	36
Black	10
Asian	12
Two or More	29
American Indian	1

White
431 (83.0%)
Hispanic
36 (6.9%)
Two or More
29 (5.6%)
Asian
12 (2.3%)
Black
10 (1.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Byron Public School District
Phone:	(507)624-0311
Website:	http://www.byronps.new.rschooltoday.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	519
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	75
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 32

Kindergarten 150

Grade 1 164

Grade 2 173

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Byron Primary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	32
Kindergarten	150
Grade 1	164
Grade 2	173

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Byron Primary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	245	47.2%
Male	274	52.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

Byron Intermediate School

Byron Public School District

551 Students

501 10TH AVE NE
BYRON, MN 55920 (0.1 miles away)

Elementary School 3rd - 5th