Colfax Elementary School

School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C

colfax.dpsk12.org

280 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Colfax Elementary School, located in the West Colfax neighborhood of Denver, is a public school serving students from early childhood through fifth grade as part of the Denver Public Schools (DPS) district. The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive, inclusive environment for a diverse student population. With a focus on academic growth and social-emotional development, Colfax aims to empower its students by fostering a sense of community and providing targeted resources to help every child reach their potential within an urban setting.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and holistic education, often utilizing its location near the heart of Denver to offer students unique learning opportunities. By integrating core curriculum with a focus on equity and cultural responsiveness, Colfax Elementary strives to bridge achievement gaps and ensure that families feel like active partners in their children's education. Their programming is designed to prepare students for middle school success while nurturing critical thinking skills and personal confidence in a welcoming, neighborhood-focused atmosphere.

280

Total Students

19.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Colfax Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	29
Hispanic	203
Black	31
Two or More	10
American Indian	7

Hispanic
203 (72.5%)
Black
31 (11.1%)
White
29 (10.4%)
Two or More
10 (3.6%)
American Indian
7 (2.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
Phone:	(720)424-8740
Website:	http://colfax.dpsk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	280
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	229
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 56

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 30

Grade 5 27