Colfax Charter Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Colfax Charter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
613 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Colfax Charter Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Overall Testing Rank
#219 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
American Indian
(21-22)n/a
1%
Asian
(21-22)6%
12%
Hispanic
(21-22)22%
56%
Black
(21-22)3%
5%
White
(21-22)58%
21%
Hawaiian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)11%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
22%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colfax Charter Elementary School's ranking?
Colfax Charter Elementary School is ranked #219 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Colfax Charter Elementary School often compared to?
Colfax Charter Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carpenter Community Charter, Rio Vista Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Colfax Charter Elementary School?
613 students attend Colfax Charter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Colfax Charter Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What grades does Colfax Charter Elementary School offer ?
Colfax Charter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Colfax Charter Elementary School part of?
Colfax Charter Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Colfax Charter Elementary School located?
Colfax Charter Elementary School is located in the Valley Village neighborhood of North Hollywood, CA.
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