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Colfax-mingo Elementary School vs. Baxter Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Colfax-mingo Elementary School
20 West Broadway
Colfax, IA 50054
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Baxter Elementary School
202 E State
Baxter, IA 50028
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 402 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Colfax-mingo Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 226 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Baxter Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-5
Total Students
402 students
226 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Colfax-mingo Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Baxter Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Colfax-mingo Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Baxter Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
16 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Colfax-mingo Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Baxter Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Colfax-mingo Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Colfax-Mingo Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Baxter Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Baxter Comm School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#458 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
#594 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Colfax-mingo Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Baxter Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 30% in IA)
75-79%
(Top 30% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Colfax-mingo Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Colfax-Mingo Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Baxter Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Baxter Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Colfax-mingo Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Colfax-Mingo Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Baxter Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Baxter Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-79%
(Top 20% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-59%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Colfax-mingo Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Colfax-Mingo Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Baxter Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Baxter Comm School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Colfax-mingo Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Baxter Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
62
30
Kindergarten Students
47
34
Grade 1 Students
51
27
Grade 2 Students
48
32
Grade 3 Students
48
36
Grade 4 Students
53
29
Grade 5 Students
49
38
Grade 6 Students
44
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Colfax-mingo Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Colfax-Mingo Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2004-05 school year.
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Colfax-mingo Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Colfax-Mingo Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Baxter Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Baxter Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Colfax-mingo Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Colfax-Mingo Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Baxter Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Baxter Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Colfax-mingo Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Colfax-Mingo Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Baxter Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Baxter Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% White
89%
95%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Colfax-mingo Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Colfax-Mingo Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Baxter Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Baxter Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Colfax-mingo Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Colfax-Mingo Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Baxter Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Baxter Comm School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.20
0.10
This chart showcases the diversity score of Colfax-mingo Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Colfax-Mingo Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Baxter Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Baxter Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
26%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Colfax-mingo Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Colfax-Mingo Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Baxter Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Baxter Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Colfax-mingo Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Colfax-Mingo Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Baxter Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Baxter Comm School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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