For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 345 students in Colfax Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public School in Colfax Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
10,323 Schools
# Students
345 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Colfax Elementary School District, which is ranked #1064 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1030 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)31%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2009–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2007–2023. View full 33-year historical data
% Hispanic
12%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
n/a
5%
Showing 2001–2013. View full 26-year historical data
% White
79%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,223 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,348 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$6 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$17,223
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$17,348
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Colfax Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colfax Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24825 Ben Taylor Rd.
Colfax, CA 95713
(530) 346-2202
Colfax, CA 95713
(530) 346-2202
Gr: K-8 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Colfax Elementary School District?
Colfax Elementary School District manages 1 public schools serving 345 students.
What is the rank of Colfax Elementary School District?
Colfax Elementary School District is ranked #1064 out of 1,903 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Colfax Elementary School District?
79% of Colfax Elementary School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Colfax Elementary School District?
Colfax Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Colfax Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,348 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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