D
Needs Improvement
37/100

Colfax Elementary School

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 301 Third Street, Colfax, LA 71417
Overall
D
37/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 4th percentile in Louisiana
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Louisiana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

37
Repit Score
out of 100
159
Students
enrolled
10.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%4/1003.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%85/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Louisiana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency27% (−42 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency27% (−36 pts vs. state avg 63%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Louisiana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White35%35%reading -51 pts, math -48 pts0th percentile (list)
Black22%17%reading -39 pts, math -39 pts0th percentile (list)
Low-income27%27%reading -40 pts, math -36 pts1st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 301 Third Street
City Colfax
ZIP Code 71417
District 2200690
NCES School ID 220069000497
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 71417

Understanding the community around Colfax Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $47,389
Per Capita Income $25,149
Poverty Rate 12.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 23.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.3%
High School or Higher 78.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $95,800
Median Rent $744
Owner-Occupied 76.3%
Renter-Occupied 23.7%
View full data for ZIP 71417 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Colfax Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.5%
Female 46.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 61.0%
White 34.0%
Two or More Races 5.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 159
Teachers (FTE) 15.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Colfax Elementary School?
Colfax Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 37 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Colfax Elementary School?
Colfax Elementary School has 159 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1.
What grades does Colfax Elementary School serve?
Colfax Elementary School serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Colfax Elementary School receive per student?
Colfax Elementary School receives $14,841 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Colfax Elementary School in 71417 ▼
Avg Home Value
$123,897
Avg Monthly Rent
$837
1-Year Change
+4.5%
% Renters
23.7%

About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026