Colfax Elementary School

9112 West Market Street
Colfax, NC 27235
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 617 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Colfax Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 617 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 10% in NC
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Colfax Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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School Overview

Colfax Elementary School's student population of 617 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
617 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

Colfax Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colfax Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#233 out of 2568 schools
(Top 10%)
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70%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Colfax Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
70%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
8%
4%
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Hispanic
11%
20%
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Black
22%
25%
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White
53%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.66
This chart display the diversity score of Colfax Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colfax Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Colfax Elementary School's ranking?
Colfax Elementary School is ranked #233 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Colfax Elementary School?
617 students attend Colfax Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Colfax Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colfax Elementary School?
Colfax Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Colfax Elementary School offer ?
Colfax Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Colfax Elementary School part of?
Colfax Elementary School is part of Guilford County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 617 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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