Best Public Schools in Colfax, LA

Summary:

The city of Colfax, Louisiana has only one school serving grades K-5 - Colfax Elementary School. This school has consistently underperformed compared to state and district averages, ranking in the bottom 10-15% of Louisiana elementary schools over the past 3 years and earning a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Colfax Elementary School's proficiency rates in LEAP Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) are significantly below the state and Grant Parish district averages, ranging from 19% to 46% proficient compared to 59-69% for the state. The school serves a high-need population, with 88.1% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. However, the school does have a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.4, which could be a positive factor in providing more individualized attention.

Overall, the data paints a concerning picture of a struggling school that has failed to meet academic standards for several years. Addressing the complex factors contributing to this underperformance, such as socioeconomic challenges and resource allocation, will be crucial in order to improve student outcomes and provide a high-quality education for the children of Colfax.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				LEAP Mathematics (2024)				LEAP English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	LEAP Mathematics 4th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 5th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	Total
Colfax Elementary School	Public	K-5	301 Third Street	Colfax	71417	Grant Parish	Grant Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(318) 627-3254	126	9	14.4	88.1%	42 (33.3%)	77 (61.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.6%)	6.8	651^st of 675 public elementary schools	3.6%		5.8	710^th of 730 public elementary schools	2.7%	59	37.0	32.0	19.0	30.0	22.0	46.0	19.0	32.0	$17,018

Cities Near Colfax

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Lena	7.97 mi	1
Dry Prong	11.17 mi	3	104^th
Montgomery	13.04 mi	2	167^th
Pineville	16.27 mi	10	98^th
Pollock	17.24 mi	1	177^th

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

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