Excellent
#239 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 11% in state
Colfax Elementary
Elementary School · Colfax School District · Colfax, WI
An elementary school in Colfax, WI where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
601 University Ave, Colfax, WI 54730
- Math 56% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 62% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Colfax Elementary score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 59% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 36 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,347
Median home value
$228,600
Median rent
$768/mo
College educated
24.6%
Homeownership
74.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54730; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Colfax School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,323NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Colfax Elementary is listed in Colfax School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Colfax Elementary
Colfax Elementary is a public elementary school in Colfax, WI, part of Colfax School District, serving approximately 368 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #239 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% 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 6th.
How many students attend Colfax Elementary?
Colfax Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 368 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colfax Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Colfax Elementary is 12.7:1. 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 WI?
Colfax Elementary ranks #239 of 2,105 schools in WI.
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 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% 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?
45.9% 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 368
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Dunn County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.9%
- Phone
- (715) 962-3676
- Area population (ZIP 54730)
- 5,514
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 54730; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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