Serving 257 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Colfax Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 257 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Colfax Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Colfax Elementary School's student population of 257 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
257 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Colfax Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colfax Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1697 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
71%
36%
Black
14%
5%
White
10%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colfax Elementary School's ranking?
Colfax Elementary School is ranked #1697 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Colfax Elementary School often compared to?
Colfax Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Center For Talent Development At Greenlee by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Colfax Elementary School?
257 students attend Colfax Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Colfax Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% 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 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Colfax Elementary School offer ?
Colfax Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Colfax Elementary School part of?
Colfax Elementary School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Colfax Elementary School located?
Colfax Elementary School is located in the West neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 24 other public schools located in West.
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