COLFAX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Colfax Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Guilford County Schools school district, located in Colfax, NC with about 630 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 37 teachers, Colfax Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 in the quiet community of Colfax, North Carolina, is a key institution within the Guilford County Schools district. As a traditional public elementary school, it serves students in the surrounding area, focusing on a foundational academic curriculum that aligns with state standards. The school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment, leveraging its location to provide a supportive educational atmosphere that emphasizes both core academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students.
Beyond its focus on literacy and mathematics, Colfax Elementary integrates a variety of activities and resources aimed at enriching the student experience. The school emphasizes strong partnerships between parents, staff, and the community to enhance learning opportunities and maintain a positive school culture. By utilizing the digital resources provided through the Guilford County Schools network, the school ensures that families remain informed and engaged, working collectively to prepare young learners for their transition to middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact Colfax Elementary at (336) 275-4332 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Colfax, NC 27235-9788
(336) 275-4332
COLFAX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Colfax, NC with about 630 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Guilford County Schools
- Total Students:
- 630
- Teachers:
- 37.57
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- 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 630 students
- White
- 59.7%
- Black or African American
- 17.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.2%
- Asian
- 7.3%
- Two or more races
- 3.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.7%
- Male
- 50.3%
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.