- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Colfax, LA
Colfax Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Colfax Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220069000497
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colfax Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Louisiana.
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 88.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 126
- students enrolled
Colfax Elementary School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Grant Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220069000497 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Colfax Elementary School grew from 126 students in 2022-23 to 159 in 2023-24 (+26.2%).
Teacher FTE added 8.7 → 15.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 220069000497 · Colfax, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
126 enr · 15.8:1 · 88.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Grant High School (569 students)
Colfax Elementary School grew from 126 students in 2022-23 to 159 in 2023-24 (+26.2%). Teacher FTE added 8.7 → 15.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Colfax Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grant High Sch
Grant High School
569 students
- South Grant El
South Grant Elementary School
487 students
- Grant Junior H
Grant Junior High School
438 students
- Pollock Elemen
Pollock Elementary School
421 students
- Verda Elementa
Verda Elementary School
308 students
- This school 126
Colfax Elementary School
126 students
What this shows Colfax Elementary School reports 126 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colfax Elementary School compares
Colfax Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.1% | ▲ 41% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 126 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
126
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 44% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,781
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Grant Parish reports $12,781 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Colfax Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Grant Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grant Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pollock Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Verda Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colfax Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~126 students)
Frequently asked questions about Colfax Elementary School
How many students attend Colfax Elementary School?
Colfax Elementary School has 126 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Colfax, LA. CCD year-over-year: 126 (2022-23) → 159 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colfax Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Colfax Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Colfax Elementary School?
88.1% of students at Colfax Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colfax Elementary School?
Colfax Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Grant Parish?
Besides Colfax Elementary School, Grant Parish also operates Grant High School (569 students), South Grant Elementary School (487 students), and Grant Junior High School (438 students). See the Grant Parish district page for the complete list.