Below Average
#1133 of 1,288 schools in LA
Colfax Elementary School
Elementary School · Grant Parish · Colfax, LA
A Grant Parish elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
301 Third Street, Colfax, LA 71417
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 15% proficient (2022)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Colfax Elementary School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Colfax Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated868/100K
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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
$49,353
Median home value
$106,600
Median rent
$785/mo
College educated
15%
Homeownership
76.9%
Poverty rate
19%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71417; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Grant Parish
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–12 | Not available | 209 | Compare → |
| Pollock Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 464 | Compare → |
| South Grant Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 453 | Compare → |
| Verda Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 237 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Grant Parish
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #8 of 8
- District spending per student
- $12,781NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Colfax Elementary School is listed in Grant Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Colfax Elementary School
Colfax Elementary School is a public elementary school in Colfax, LA, part of Grant Parish, serving approximately 159 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,133 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Colfax Elementary School
What grades does Colfax Elementary School serve?
Colfax Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Colfax Elementary School?
Colfax Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 159 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colfax Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Colfax Elementary School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Colfax Elementary School rank in LA?
Colfax Elementary School ranks #1,133 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Colfax Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Colfax Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Colfax Elementary School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Colfax Elementary School a charter school?
No, Colfax Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Colfax Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Colfax Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Colfax Elementary School?
91.2% of students at Colfax 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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 159
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Grant Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.9%
- Phone
- (318) 627-3254
- Area population (ZIP 71417)
- 4,681
- Area average commute
- 33.6 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 71417; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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