Excellent
#294 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 3% in state
Colfax Charter Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · Valley Village, CA
A Los Angeles Unified charter elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4935 North Colfax Ave., Valley Village, CA 91601
- Math 80% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 80% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 25:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Colfax Charter Elementary score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 80% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Colfax Charter Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 81Very Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 68Bikeable
- County Safety: Low245/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,540
Median home value
$961,700
Median rent
$2,115/mo
College educated
50.7%
Homeownership
16%
Poverty rate
15.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood ElementaryPrivate · tuition | 7.4 | K–6 | 0.3 mi | 312 | Compare → |
| Oakwood SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 832 | Compare → |
| North Hollywood Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 89 | Compare → |
| The Wesley SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 295 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #35 of 769
- District spending per student
- $22,687NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Colfax Charter Elementary is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Colfax Charter Elementary
Colfax Charter Elementary is a public elementary school in Valley Village, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 751 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 25:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #294 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Colfax Charter Elementary
What grades does Colfax Charter Elementary serve?
Colfax Charter Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Colfax Charter Elementary?
Colfax Charter Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 751 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colfax Charter Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Colfax Charter Elementary is 25:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Colfax Charter Elementary rank in CA?
Colfax Charter Elementary ranks #294 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Colfax Charter Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Colfax Charter Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Colfax Charter Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Colfax Charter Elementary has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Colfax Charter Elementary a charter school?
Yes, Colfax Charter Elementary is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Colfax Charter Elementary a Title I school?
No, Colfax Charter Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Colfax Charter Elementary?
29.0% of students at Colfax Charter Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 751
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.2%
- Phone
- (818) 761-5115
- Area population (ZIP 91601)
- 37,033
- Area average commute
- 29.7 min
- Area median age
- 34.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 91601; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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