Colfax Elementary

9112 West Market Street
Colfax, NC 27235

colfax.gcsnc.com/pages/Colfax_Elementary

587 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Colfax Elementary School, located in the quiet community of Colfax, North Carolina, is a key institution within the Guilford County Schools district. As a traditional public elementary school, it serves students in the surrounding area, focusing on a foundational academic curriculum that aligns with state standards. The school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment, leveraging its location to provide a supportive educational atmosphere that emphasizes both core academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students.

Beyond its focus on literacy and mathematics, Colfax Elementary integrates a variety of activities and resources aimed at enriching the student experience. The school emphasizes strong partnerships between parents, staff, and the community to enhance learning opportunities and maintain a positive school culture. By utilizing the digital resources provided through the Guilford County Schools network, the school ensures that families remain informed and engaged, working collectively to prepare young learners for their transition to middle school and beyond.

587

Total Students

36.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Colfax Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	273
Hispanic	76
Black	147
Asian	49
Two or More	34
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	1

White
273 (46.5%)
Black
147 (25.0%)
Hispanic
76 (12.9%)
Asian
49 (8.3%)
Two or More
34 (5.8%)
American Indian
7 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Guilford County Schools
Phone:	(336)275-4332
Website:	http://colfax.gcsnc.com/pages/Colfax_Elementary
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	587
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	584
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 20

Kindergarten 95

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 111

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 86