Colfax-Mingo Elementary School

www.colfax-mingo.k12.ia.us

391 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Colfax-Mingo Elementary School, located in Colfax, Iowa, serves as a foundational academic institution for the Colfax-Mingo Community School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the early stages of their education. By focusing on core curriculum standards and personal development, the elementary school aims to prepare young learners for the transition into middle and high school while promoting a sense of community pride within the small-town setting.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth. Through its official website, the district provides parents and community members with resources regarding school policies, educational initiatives, and administrative updates. As part of the broader district mission, Colfax-Mingo Elementary strives to cultivate lifelong learners by encouraging student curiosity and providing the necessary tools and technology to succeed in a modern classroom environment.

391

Total Students

29.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Colfax-Mingo Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	350
Hispanic	23
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	14
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
350 (89.5 %)
Hispanic
23 (5.9 %)
Two or More
14 (3.6 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Colfax-Mingo Comm School District
Phone:	(515)674-3465
Website:	http://www.colfax-mingo.k12.ia.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	391
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	153
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 66

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 40

Grade 6 43