COLFAX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Colfax Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Grant Parish school district, located in Colfax, LA with about 199 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 15 teachers, Colfax Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 Elementary School, located at 301 Third Street in Colfax, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community within the Grant Parish School District. Situated in the heart of the town, the school is dedicated to providing core academic instruction and fostering the intellectual and social development of students during their formative elementary years. It operates as a community-centered hub, focusing on creating a structured learning environment that prepares students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

The school reflects the small-town character of Colfax, emphasizing a close-knit atmosphere where staff and faculty work to meet the diverse needs of their student population. As part of the broader Louisiana public school system, Colfax Elementary follows state-mandated curriculum standards while striving to cultivate a positive school culture. It remains a key point of stability for local families, prioritizing foundational literacy, mathematics, and personal development in a rural educational setting.

For more information, contact Colfax Elementary School at (318) 627-3254 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.