Enrollment
26
Elementary
DISTRICT 268 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BYRON UNION ELEMENTARY·NCES 060675014447
Byron Institute for Independent Study
40 Newbury Ln., Discovery Bay, CA 94505 · (925) 809-7550 · Contra Costa County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY31-TOWNVIRTUALTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL26 STUDENTS
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Not graded
Schools serving specialized populations are not graded, because state test results are not a fair comparison for them. How grades work
Student : Teacher
28.3:1
1 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 24.8:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
42%
11 students
DISTRICT 36% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 1 | 4% |
| Grade 4 | 1 | 4% |
| Grade 5 | 2 | 8% |
| Grade 6 | 3 | 12% |
| Grade 7 | 5 | 19% |
| Grade 8 | 14 | 54% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
12.9%
own-school result
Math
22.6%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 0.0% | 12.9% | 38.7% | 48.4% |
| Math | 9.7% | 12.9% | 19.4% | 58.1% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 12.9% | 22.6% |
| 2023-24 | 25.0% | 14.3% |
| 2022-23 | 30.4% | 8.7% |
| 2021-22 | 30.8% | 7.7% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
26
+21 (+420%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
28.3:1
was 5.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 26 | 0.9 | 28.3:1 | 42% (11) |
| 2023-24 | 21 | 2 | 10.3:1 | 38% (8) |
| 2022-23 | 21 | 1.1 | 19.1:1 | 43% (9) |
| 2020-21 | 5 | 1 | 5.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Byron Institute for Independent Study.
About Byron Institute for Independent Study
Byron Institute for Independent Study is a small elementary school found in Discovery Bay, California. The school counts 26 students across kindergarten through 8. The school's enrollment is 94% smaller than the 465 average for elementary schools in California.
Byron Institute for Independent Study is one of the 4 schools that make up Byron Union Elementary (1,182 students in total).
No single group makes up more than half of enrollment at Byron Institute for Independent Study. The largest is Hispanic students, at 38%. Other students are 27% White, 15% Black, 8% Asian, and 8% multiracial. That is higher than the 28% Hispanic share among all Contra Costa County residents.
Federal data list 0.9 full-time-equivalent teachers at Byron Institute for Independent Study in 2024-25, for a ratio of 28.3:1. That is higher than the 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California. The lunch program counts 42% of students at Byron Institute for Independent Study as eligible for free or reduced-price meals.
Census estimates describe Contra Costa County this way: the median household income is $127,229, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 45% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 6%. In all, Contra Costa County has 280 public schools and roughly 167,423 students.
Of nearby public schools, Timber Point Elementary is the closest, at less than a tenth of a mile. Byron Institute for Independent Study has at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as Town: Fringe, meaning it is in a town close to an urbanized area. The school is identified as virtual in federal data.
Enrollment records show 5 in 2020-21 and 26 in 2024-25. Because schools sometimes add or drop grades, the two numbers may not be directly comparable. Over the same period, the student-to-teacher ratio rose to 28.3:1, from 5.0:1.
Discussion on this page can cover school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Contra Costa County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,165,012
Census ACS
Median income
$127,229
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
45%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
280
167,423 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Byron Union Elementary
- Discovery Bay ElementaryElementary · 417 students
- Excelsior MiddleMiddle · 377 students
- Timber Point ElementaryElementary · 362 students
Other schools in Discovery Bay
- Discovery Bay ElementaryElementary · 417 students
- Timber Point ElementaryElementary · 362 students
Nearby schools
- Timber Point Elementary0.0 mi · 362
- Discovery Bay Elementary1.2 mi · 417
- Old River Elementary1.9 mi · 332
- Excelsior Middle2.4 mi · 377
- La Paloma High (Continuation)3.5 mi · 178
- Garin Elementary4.1 mi · 785
Frequently asked questions
About Byron Institute for Independent StudyHow many students attend Byron Institute for Independent Study?
Byron Institute for Independent Study enrolls approximately 26 students in grades KG-08.
Is Byron Institute for Independent Study an elementary, middle, or high school?
Byron Institute for Independent Study is an elementary school covering grades KG-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Byron Institute for Independent Study?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Byron Institute for Independent Study is approximately 28.3:1 (1 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Byron Institute for Independent Study?
At Byron Institute for Independent Study, the student body is approximately 27% White, 38% Hispanic, 15% Black, 8% Asian, 8% Two or more.
Who oversees Byron Institute for Independent Study?
Byron Institute for Independent Study is overseen by Byron Union Elementary in Contra Costa County.
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