COLFAX CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Colfax Charter Elementary is a public charter elementary school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in North Hollywood, CA with about 645 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 26 teachers, Colfax Charter Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Colfax Charter Elementary, located in the Valley Village neighborhood of North Hollywood, is a high-performing affiliated charter school within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Known for its strong sense of community and parent involvement, the school serves students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. It consistently maintains a reputation for academic excellence, bolstered by a rigorous curriculum that places a heavy emphasis on core subjects like literacy and mathematics, while also integrating enrichment opportunities.
Beyond its academic focus, Colfax Charter is recognized for its dedicated faculty and an active parent-teacher organization that funds various arts, music, and technology programs. The campus environment is often described as nurturing and inclusive, emphasizing not just scholastic achievement but also social-emotional growth. By combining the structure of a public school system with the autonomy often associated with charter models, Colfax serves as a sought-after institution for families in the San Fernando Valley looking for a well-rounded and supportive elementary education.
For more information, contact Colfax Charter Elementary at (818) 761-5115 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
North Hollywood, CA 91607-3202
(818) 761-5115
COLFAX CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Charter school in North Hollywood, CA with about 645 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Los Angeles Unified - District:
- Los Angeles Unified
- Total Students:
- 645
- Teachers:
- 26
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 645 students
- White
- 59.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 22.2%
- Asian
- 7.8%
- Two or more races
- 6.8%
- Black or African American
- 3.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- Female
- 50.5%
- Male
- 49.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.