Serving 334 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Colfax Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Colfax Elementary School's student population of 334 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
334 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Colfax Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colfax Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4772 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
12%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
78%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colfax Elementary School's ranking?
Colfax Elementary School is ranked #4772 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Colfax Elementary School often compared to?
Colfax Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sierra Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Colfax Elementary School?
334 students attend Colfax Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Colfax Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% 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?
Colfax Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Colfax Elementary School offer ?
Colfax Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Colfax Elementary School part of?
Colfax Elementary School is part of Colfax Elementary School District.
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