Top Rankings
Colfax School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 533 students in Colfax School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Colfax School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
533 Students
1,096,693 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
60,938 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Colfax School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#10 out of 307 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Graduation Rate
85%
83.8%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21.2%
34.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.69
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 1996–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
9%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
6%
27%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
5%
% White
87%
47%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
5%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,660 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,173. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,017 is less than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$23,221 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$10 MM
$23,150 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$20,660
$21,173
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$19,017
$21,108
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Colfax School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leonard M Jennings Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1207 N. Morton Street
Colfax, WA 99111
(509) 397-2181
Colfax, WA 99111
(509) 397-2181
Gr: K-6 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Colfax High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1110 N. Morton Street
Colfax, WA 99111
(509) 397-4368
Colfax, WA 99111
(509) 397-4368
Gr: 7-12 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Colfax School District?
Colfax School District manages 2 public schools serving 533 students.
What is the rank of Colfax School District?
Colfax School District is ranked #11 out of 306 school districts in Washington (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Colfax School District?
87% of Colfax School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Colfax School District?
Colfax School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Colfax School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,017 is less than the state median of $21,108. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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