Colfax-Mingo Elementary School

Summary:

Colfax-Mingo Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 391 students in grades PK-6 in the Colfax-Mingo Community School District in Colfax, Iowa. The school has consistently strong academic performance, with proficiency rates often exceeding the state average, particularly in 4th grade English Language Arts and 6th grade English Language Arts and Mathematics.

In the 2022-2023 school year, Colfax-Mingo Elementary ranked in the top 40% of Iowa elementary schools, and its student-teacher ratio of 13.1 is lower than the state average. However, the school also has a relatively high percentage of students (40.41%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a diverse socioeconomic background among the student population.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Aurora Heights Elementary and Baxter Elementary, Colfax-Mingo Elementary generally performs on par or better in terms of test scores and statewide rankings. While the school has shown strong overall performance, there are a few areas, such as 5th grade Science proficiency, where the school could potentially improve.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 20 West Broadway
       Colfax, IA  50054


(515) 674-3465

District: Colfax-Mingo Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
336th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,304 Help


Students who attend Colfax-Mingo Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Colfax-Mingo Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  391

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.5%
Hispanic:
5.9%
Two or more races:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Colfax-Mingo Elementary School ranks worse than 60.3% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.24. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.5%), Hispanic (5.9%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Colfax-Mingo Elementary School is 13.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Colfax-Mingo Elementary School is $10,304.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Colfax-Mingo Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Colfax-Mingo Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Colfax-Mingo Community School District 220th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Colfax-Mingo Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 69.49 153rd 626 75.6%
2013 65.76 207th 624 66.8%
2014 63.42 246th 603 59.2%
2015 56.83 313th 616 49.2%
2016 51.69 356th 599 40.6%
2017 56.35 301st 574 47.6%
2018 46.73 358th 567 36.9%
2019 29.29 476th 603 21.1%
2021 58.22 254th 567 55.2%
2022 63.89 217th 574 62.2%
2023 62.14 224th 565 60.4%
2024 49.24 336th 557 39.7%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Colfax-Mingo Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 396 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 398
1989 392 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 393
1990 413 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 414
1991 389 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1992 397 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 398
1993 402 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 406
1994 390 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1995 393 2 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 398
1996 393 2 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 398
1997 382 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 385
1998 373 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 377
1999 385 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 385
2000 426 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a -31 397
2001 414 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 415
2002 390 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 392
2003 390 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 392
2004 363 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2005 343 1 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 346
2006 316 2 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 324
2007 327 2 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 334
2008 350 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 355
2009 342 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 344
2010 334 0 1 7 1 0 8 0 351
2011 352 1 3 7 1 0 6 0 370
2012 329 1 1 6 1 0 4 0 342
2013 379 4 1 11 1 0 5 0 401
2014 396 5 2 18 1 0 4 0 426
2015 387 4 3 12 1 0 2 0 409
2016 359 3 2 11 2 3 5 0 385
2017 332 4 1 18 0 5 18 0 378
2018 340 5 1 15 0 4 22 0 387
2019 349 2 1 19 0 4 19 0 394
2020 350 3 0 21 0 2 19 0 395
2021 356 0 0 16 0 1 18 0 391
2022 365 1 0 20 0 1 19 0 406
2023 350 1 1 23 1 1 14 0 391

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Colfax-Mingo Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 398 27.4 14.5 16.3
1989 393 27.4 14.3 12.7
1990 414 27.4 15.1 13.3
1991 390 25.3 15.4 14.4
1992 398 25.0 15.9 15.6
1993 406 26.8 15.1 18.2
1994 390 25.0 15.6 14.4
1995 398 28.0 14.2 17.1
1996 398 28.0 14.2 17.1
1997 385 29.2 13.2 17.1
1998 377 28.0 13.5 21
1999 385 26.0 14.8 24.2
2000 397 24.0 16.5 6.8
2001 415 24.4 17.0 26.7
2002 392 25.5 15.4 25.8
2003 392 25.5 15.4 25.8
2004 365 28.4 12.9 25.5
2005 346 29.0 11.9 27.7
2006 324 30.0 10.8 32.1
2007 334 25.7 13.0 33.2
2008 355 29.2 12.2 34.9
2009 344 24.2 14.2 36.9
2010 351 25.8 13.6 38.5
2011 370 25.0 14.8 40
2012 342 25.0 13.6 44.2
2013 401 25.8 15.5 42.1
2014 426 25.8 16.4 44.8
2015 409 26.0 15.7 46.9
2016 385 25.0 15.4 46.8
2017 378 24.7 15.2 43.9
2018 387 22.2 17.3 44.7
2019 394 22.2 17.6 47
2020 395 25.8 15.2 44.8
2021 391 27.7 14.0 41.9
2022 406 26.7 15.1 36.7
2023 391 29.7 13.1 40.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Colfax-Mingo Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 398 27.4 14.5 16.3
1989 393 27.4 14.3 12.7
1990 414 27.4 15.1 13.3
1991 390 25.3 15.4 14.4
1992 398 25.0 15.9 15.6
1993 406 26.8 15.1 18.2
1994 390 25.0 15.6 14.4
1995 398 28.0 14.2 17.1
1996 398 28.0 14.2 17.1
1997 385 29.2 13.2 17.1
1998 377 28.0 13.5 21
1999 385 26.0 14.8 24.2
2000 397 24.0 16.5 6.8
2001 415 24.4 17.0 26.7
2002 392 25.5 15.4 25.8
2003 392 25.5 15.4 25.8
2004 365 28.4 12.9 25.5
2005 346 29.0 11.9 27.7
2006 324 30.0 10.8 32.1
2007 334 25.7 13.0 33.2
2008 355 29.2 12.2 34.9
2009 344 24.2 14.2 36.9
2010 351 25.8 13.6 38.5
2011 370 25.0 14.8 40
2012 342 25.0 13.6 44.2
2013 401 25.8 15.5 42.1
2014 426 25.8 16.4 44.8
2015 409 26.0 15.7 46.9
2016 385 25.0 15.4 46.8
2017 378 24.7 15.2 43.9
2018 387 22.2 17.3 44.7
2019 394 22.2 17.6 47
2020 395 25.8 15.2 44.8
2021 391 27.7 14.0 41.9
2022 406 26.7 15.1 36.7
2023 391 29.7 13.1 40.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Colfax-Mingo Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $451 (4.4%) $9,854 (95.6%) $10,304

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Colfax-Mingo Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 476th of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 224th of 565 Elementary schools
 39.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colfax-Mingo Elementary School)53.761.2
 7.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colfax-Mingo Community School District)53.761.2
 7.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)65.366.3
 1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Colfax-Mingo Elementary School)57.477.6
 20.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Colfax-Mingo Community School District)57.477.6
 20.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.775.3
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Colfax-Mingo Elementary School)51.360
 8.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colfax-Mingo Community School District)51.360
 8.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)70.573.1
 2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Colfax-Mingo Elementary School)5957.5
 1.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Colfax-Mingo Community School District)5957.5
 1.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)72.572.9
 0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Colfax-Mingo Elementary School)76.581.1
 4.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colfax-Mingo Community School District)76.581.1
 4.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Colfax-Mingo Elementary School)68.683.8
 15.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Colfax-Mingo Community School District)68.683.8
 15.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.471.3
 1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Colfax-Mingo Elementary School)57.995.1
 37.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colfax-Mingo Community School District)57.995.1
 37.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.572.7
 5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Colfax-Mingo Elementary School)57.990.2
 32.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Colfax-Mingo Community School District)57.990.2
 32.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.469.9
 0.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students394391
 0.8%
African American21
 50%
American Indian01
Asian11
Hispanic1923
 21.1%
Pacific Islander41
 75%
White349350
 0.3%
Two or More Races1914
 26.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47%40.4%
 6.5%


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Colfax-Mingo Elementary School ranks 336th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Colfax-Mingo Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Colfax-Mingo Junior/Senior High School

Students at Colfax-Mingo Elementary School are 90% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 391 students attended Colfax-Mingo Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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