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Colfax Elementary
Elementary School · Colfax Elementary · Colfax, CA
An elementary school in Colfax, CA where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
24825 Ben Taylor Rd., Colfax, CA 95713
- Math 24% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 25% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Colfax Elementary score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 36 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 24% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 42 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 7Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average296/100K
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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
$91,329
Median home value
$480,200
Median rent
$1,520/mo
College educated
27.9%
Homeownership
79.6%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95713; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Park Community CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.8 | K–8 | 2.9 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| Chicago Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–8 | 2.9 mi | 121 | Compare → |
| Alta Sierra ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–5 | 4.4 mi | 331 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Colfax Elementary
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,202NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Colfax Elementary is listed in Colfax Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Colfax Elementary
Colfax Elementary is a public elementary school in Colfax, CA, part of Colfax Elementary, serving approximately 334 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #8,838 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Colfax Elementary
What grades does Colfax Elementary serve?
Colfax Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Colfax Elementary?
Colfax Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 334 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colfax Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Colfax Elementary is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Colfax Elementary rank in CA?
Colfax Elementary ranks #8,838 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Colfax Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Colfax Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Colfax Elementary has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Colfax Elementary a charter school?
No, Colfax Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Colfax Elementary a Title I school?
No, Colfax Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Colfax Elementary?
44.9% of students at Colfax 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 334
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Placer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.7%
- Phone
- (530) 346-2202
- Area population (ZIP 95713)
- 10,471
- Area average commute
- 33.8 min
- Area median age
- 45.1
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 95713; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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