Colfax School District
School District · Colfax, Washington
Avg Rating
8.4
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,274
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Avg Rating
8.4
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,274
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Evaluating Colfax School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Colfax School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Leonard M Jennings Elementary
Colfax · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Colfax High School
Colfax · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Washington rank
#4 of 233
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.1
above Washington avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,274
$1,450 vs Washington median
District size
542 students
Smaller than Washington median
STAAR proficiency rose +9.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Colfax School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Colfax School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leonard M Jennings Elementary | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Colfax High School | 7.7 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Colfax School District
Colfax School District is a Colfax, Washington school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 542 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.5:1. The district invests $16,274 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.4/10, Colfax School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Leonard M Jennings Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Colfax School District students show an average math proficiency of 67.3% and ELA proficiency of 78.4%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Colfax School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Colfax School District with test data.
Schools in Colfax School District
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Washington
- City
- Colfax
- Total Enrollment
- 542
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Colfax School District?
Colfax School District has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Colfax School District?
The average composite rating for Colfax School District is 8.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Colfax School District?
Colfax School District spends $16,274 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Colfax School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Colfax School District is 15.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Colfax School District?
Leonard M Jennings Elementary is the highest-rated school in Colfax School District with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Colfax School District?
Across schools in Colfax School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 67.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 78.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 67.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 78.4%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Washington Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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