COLFAX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Colfax Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Colfax School District school district, located in Colfax, WI with about 458 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 28 teachers, Colfax Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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, located at 601 University Ave in Colfax, Wisconsin, serves as a central hub for primary education within the Colfax School District. As part of a smaller, tight-knit community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment where students receive individualized attention. The school is dedicated to academic excellence, emphasizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science while encouraging social-emotional development to prepare children for their future educational journeys.
Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Colfax Elementary prioritizes the holistic development of its students by integrating technology, physical education, and creative arts into the curriculum. The school maintains a strong partnership with families and the local community, often hosting events and initiatives that encourage parental involvement. By balancing rigorous academic standards with a nurturing atmosphere, Colfax Elementary strives to empower its young learners to become responsible, curious, and successful citizens.
For more information, contact Colfax Elementary at (715) 962-3676 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Colfax, WI 54730-9773
(715) 962-3676
http://www.colfax.k12.wi.us
COLFAX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Colfax, WI with about 458 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Wisconsin
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Colfax School District
- Total Students:
- 458
- Teachers:
- 28.92
- 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
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental 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 458 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending COLFAX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.
- White
- 95.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.9%
- Two or more races
- 0.7%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- Black or African American
- 0.4%
- Female
- 49.6%
- Male
- 50.4%
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.