For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 727 students in Colfax School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Colfax School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,241 Schools
# Students
727 Students
824,002 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
59,583 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Colfax School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 445 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#147 out of 450 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.52
# American Indian Students
10 Students
9,459 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
34,707 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
111,821 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
14%
# Black Students
8 Students
71,909 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
680 Students
552,797 Students
% White Students
94%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
10 Students
42,330 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
42
50,612
# Students in K Grade:
57
53,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
41
55,313
# Students in 2nd Grade:
48
55,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
49
55,831
# Students in 4th Grade:
55
56,345
# Students in 5th Grade:
49
56,847
# Students in 6th Grade:
52
57,397
# Students in 7th Grade:
49
58,770
# Students in 8th Grade:
61
61,238
# Students in 9th Grade:
47
66,623
# Students in 10th Grade:
67
66,455
# Students in 11th Grade:
62
63,763
# Students in 12th Grade:
48
66,019
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,040 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,831. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,657 is less than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,040
$16,831
Spending / Student
$14,657
$16,804
Best Colfax School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Colfax Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 University Ave
Colfax, WI 54730
(715) 962-3676
Colfax, WI 54730
(715) 962-3676
Grades: PK-6
| 393 students
Rank: #22.
Colfax High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 University Ave
Colfax, WI 54730
(715) 962-3155
Colfax, WI 54730
(715) 962-3155
Grades: 7-12
| 334 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Colfax School District?
Colfax School District manages 2 public schools serving 727 students.
What is the rank of Colfax School District?
Colfax School District is ranked #150 out of 445 school districts in Wisconsin (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Colfax School District?
94% of Colfax School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Colfax School District?
Colfax School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Colfax School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,657 is less than the state median of $16,804. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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