Serving 159 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Colfax Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 159 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 66%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in LA
Math Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Colfax Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colfax Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Colfax Elementary School?
159 students attend Colfax Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Colfax Elementary School students are Black, 34% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colfax Elementary School?
Colfax Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Colfax Elementary School offer ?
Colfax Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Colfax Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 159 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 66%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
