Top Rankings
Colfax School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 562 students in Colfax School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Colfax School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,559 Schools
# Students
562 Students
1,098,526 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
62,827 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Colfax School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 307 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#12 out of 307 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.68
# American Indian Students
4 Students
14,183 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
94,906 Students
% Asian Students
1%
9%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
279,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
26%
# Black Students
2 Students
52,182 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
501 Students
535,720 Students
% White Students
89%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
15,326 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
27 Students
96,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
21,595
# Students in K Grade:
58
78,516
# Students in 1st Grade:
37
80,876
# Students in 2nd Grade:
42
77,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
30
80,230
# Students in 4th Grade:
37
81,002
# Students in 5th Grade:
50
80,530
# Students in 6th Grade:
40
81,104
# Students in 7th Grade:
53
81,726
# Students in 8th Grade:
37
84,624
# Students in 9th Grade:
52
88,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
37
88,215
# Students in 11th Grade:
44
84,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
45
89,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,847 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,857. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,445 is higher than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has declined by 44% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,847
$18,857
Spending / Student
$19,445
$19,309
Best Colfax School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leonard M Jennings Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1207 N. Morton Street
Colfax, WA 99111
(509) 397-2181
Colfax, WA 99111
(509) 397-2181
Grades: K-6
| 294 students
Rank: #22.
Colfax High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1110 N. Morton Street
Colfax, WA 99111
(509) 397-4368
Colfax, WA 99111
(509) 397-4368
Grades: 7-12
| 268 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Colfax School District?
Colfax School District manages 2 public schools serving 562 students.
What is the rank of Colfax School District?
Colfax School District is ranked #12 out of 307 school districts in Washington (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Colfax School District?
89% of Colfax School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Colfax School District?
Colfax School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Colfax School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,445 is higher than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has declined by 44% over four school years.
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