Colfax-Mingo Comm School District

Nestled at 1000 North Walnut in Colfax, Iowa, the Colfax-Mingo Community School District serves as an active, traditional public school system dedicated to providing comprehensive education from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade. Situated within the broader Des Moines-West Des Moines metropolitan region, the district offers a distant rural community setting that combines small-town stability with access to regional resources. Operating two campus facilities, Colfax-Mingo delivers a continuous, single-district learning pathway tailored to support local youth through early childhood development, elementary fundamentals, and secondary graduation requirements.

With a current student body of 686 learners—comprising 344 female and 342 male students—the district fosters a close-knit environment across its grade levels. The learning experience is backed by a robust staffing model consisting of over 234 full-time equivalent personnel, including more than 113 full-time equivalent teachers, nearly 23 instructional aides, and over 98 dedicated support staff members. This high staff-to-student presence allows for small group engagement, individualized instruction, and comprehensive wrap-around services. For parents, prospective families, and educational researchers, Colfax-Mingo Community School District exemplifies a well-resourced rural school system focused on community connection and student growth.