Excellent
#246 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 9% in state
Colfax Elementary
Elementary School · Guilford County Schools · Colfax, NC
A Guilford County Schools elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9112 West Market Street, Colfax, NC 27235
- Math 73% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 65% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Colfax Elementary score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 69% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Colfax Elementary 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low204/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$101,440
Median home value
$281,200
Median rent
$1,932/mo
College educated
40.4%
Homeownership
78.5%
Poverty rate
4.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27235; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Charter Academy-cfaCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 1,342 | Compare → |
| Tri-city Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 183 | Compare → |
| Phoenix Academy - Primary Elem UpperCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.7 | K–12 | 4.1 mi | 1,508 | Compare → |
| Kernersville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 4.2 mi | 614 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Guilford County Schools
- Schools in district
- 124
- Rank in district
- #16 of 121
- District spending per student
- $12,897NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Colfax Elementary is listed in Guilford County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Colfax Elementary
Colfax Elementary is a public elementary school in Colfax, NC, part of Guilford County Schools, serving approximately 582 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #246 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Colfax Elementary
What grades does Colfax Elementary serve?
Colfax Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Colfax Elementary?
Colfax Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 582 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colfax Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Colfax Elementary is 14.9:1. 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 NC?
Colfax Elementary ranks #246 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Colfax Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Colfax Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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?
40.7% 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 582
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Guilford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.6%
- Phone
- (336) 275-4332
- Area population (ZIP 27235)
- 4,963
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 50.5
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 · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- 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 27235; 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
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