- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Colfax, WI
Colfax Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Colfax Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550279000315
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colfax Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 33.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 398
- students enrolled
Colfax Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Colfax School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550279000315 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Colfax Elementary shrank from 393 students in 2022-23 to 368 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.9 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 550279000315 · Colfax, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
398 enr · 13.7:1 · 33.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Colfax High (318 students)
Colfax Elementary shrank from 393 students in 2022-23 to 368 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 29.9 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
How Colfax Elementary compares
Colfax Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.1% | ▼ 14% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 398 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
398
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 56% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,323
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.7%
African American 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.7, Colfax Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Colfax School District reports $13,323 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Colfax Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colfax High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colfax Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Colfax
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~398 students)
Frequently asked questions about Colfax Elementary
How many students attend Colfax Elementary?
Colfax Elementary has 398 students enrolled. It is a public school in Colfax, WI. CCD year-over-year: 393 (2022-23) → 368 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colfax Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Colfax Elementary is 13.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 13% lower 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?
33.1% of students at Colfax Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colfax Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Colfax Elementary is White at 91.7% of enrollment, in Colfax, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colfax Elementary?
Colfax Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Colfax School District?
Besides Colfax Elementary, Colfax School District also operates Colfax High (318 students). See the Colfax School District district page for the complete list.