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Public elementary school · Colfax-Mingo Comm School District · Colfax, Iowa

Colfax-Mingo Elementary School

Colfax-Mingo Elementary School rates 6.6, right at the middle of Colfax-Mingo Comm School District's elementary schools, whose rated median is 6.6.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
6.6this school

6.6 on a one-to-ten scale; the Colfax-Mingo Comm School District median is 6.6.

#604 of 1,284 schools in Iowa · Colfax-Mingo Comm School District: 1 elementary schools rated, median 6.6

The brief

A Colfax-Mingo Comm School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

Students at Colfax-Mingo Elementary School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).

It ranks 604 of 1,284 schools in Iowa and 1 of 2 in Colfax-Mingo Comm School District.

Math77%3 points above the Iowa average of 74%Grades 3–6 · 194 students tested · 2025 ISASP
Reading71%2 points below the Iowa average of 73%Grades 3–6 · 194 students tested · 2025 ISASP
Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 74% in 2025.2025 ISASP; 37 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
5.4
50% of the rating
Academics
6.6
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.6
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ISASP. 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 50054; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Colfax-Mingo Elementary School and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$91,204
Median home value
$197,400
Median rent
$842/mo
College educated
23.8%
Homeownership
79.3%
Poverty rate
11%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50054; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
47
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
36
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
302/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Colfax. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Colfax), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
43%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Colfax-Mingo Elementary School

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

The Colfax-Mingo Community School District serves the communities of Colfax, Mingo, Ira, and Valeria, with a total enrollment of more than 750 students 1. The district's stated mission is to foster excellence for all 1. The district is currently expanding its school with new facilities for students and the community 1. Staff members are described as working toward the goal of fostering lifelong learners, independent thinkers, and productive citizens 1. Students have access to various extracurricular opportunities, including sports and activities, and high school students can take college classes 1. Michael Hunsberger was named Head Varsity Volleyball Coach for the 2024-25 school year, in addition to coaching Boys Basketball 1. Mr. Jake Troja was welcomed as the new Jr/Sr High School Principal 1. The district highlights its staff, including Mr. Zach Tomas and Mr. Barkalow, for their roles as teachers and coaches 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.colfax-mingo.k12.ia.us
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

What grades does Colfax-Mingo Elementary School serve?

Colfax-Mingo Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Colfax-Mingo Elementary School?

Colfax-Mingo Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 402 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Colfax-Mingo Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Colfax-Mingo Elementary School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Colfax-Mingo Elementary School rank in IA?

Colfax-Mingo Elementary School ranks #604 of 1,284 schools in IA.

What is Colfax-Mingo Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Colfax-Mingo Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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-Mingo Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Colfax-Mingo Elementary School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Colfax-Mingo Elementary School a charter school?

No, Colfax-Mingo Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Colfax-Mingo Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Colfax-Mingo Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Colfax-Mingo Elementary School?

43.0% of students at Colfax-Mingo Elementary School 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 facts

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
402
Student-teacher ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Jasper County
Phone
(515) 674-3465
Rank in district
#1 of 2
Schools in district
2
District spending per student
$13,637
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.5%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 50054)
3,179
Area average commute
23.5 min
Area median age
36.1

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Iowa Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.