Colfax Elementary

Colfax School District
601 University Ave
Colfax, WI 54730
398 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Colfax Elementary, located at 601 University Ave in Colfax, Wisconsin, serves as a central hub for primary education within the Colfax School District. As part of a smaller, tight-knit community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment where students receive individualized attention. The school is dedicated to academic excellence, emphasizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science while encouraging social-emotional development to prepare children for their future educational journeys.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Colfax Elementary prioritizes the holistic development of its students by integrating technology, physical education, and creative arts into the curriculum. The school maintains a strong partnership with families and the local community, often hosting events and initiatives that encourage parental involvement. By balancing rigorous academic standards with a nurturing atmosphere, Colfax Elementary strives to empower its young learners to become responsible, curious, and successful citizens.
398
Total Students
30.3
Full-Time Teachers
13.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
45.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    365 (91.7%)
  • Black
    12 (3.0%)
  • Hispanic
    10 (2.5%)
  • Two or More
    7 (1.8%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.5%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Colfax School District
Phone: (715)962-3676
Website: http://www.colfax.k12.wi.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 398
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 142
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 40

* 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 64
Kindergarten 41
Grade 1 39
Grade 2 57
Grade 3 47
Grade 4 46
Grade 5 50
Grade 6 54
Gender Ratio
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Mound View Elementary
Elk Mound Area School District
456 Students
455 University St
Elk Mound, WI 54739 (9.2 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th