Colfax Elementary School

Colfax Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
1526 Tennyson St,  Denver, CO
West Colfax Neighborhood
Denver Public Schools
4.1
255 Students
C
Niche Grade
As part of the Denver Public School system, Colfax Elementary School offers a multitude of academic programs, athletic clubs and extracurricular activities for students between prekindergarten and fifth grades. The school is conveniently located around Sloan’s Lake neighborhood in Denver, Colorado. Colfax Elementary School focuses on its core values including community, positivity, curiosity, responsibility and perseverance. The school uses social and emotional learning throughout grades K-5 using the Mosaic curriculum. In addition, Colfax Elementary also has different resources available to parents of students such as the Latino-serving nonprofit organization Mi Casa, Homeless Education Network and more. The school’s playground and sports field are favorable and some of the students preferred places to enjoy outdoor time. Core academics, arts and athletics allow students to learn or expand on their talents. Afterschool enrichment programs are offered for free and are open to all students and often begin in September after Labor Day. The school is invested in cultivating great relationships with students, staff and parents. With multilingual programs, physical activities and general education, Colfax Elementary School is a well-rounded public educational institution that students and parents love.

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
12%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
20
Full Time Teachers
20
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

4
Test Scores
6
Equity
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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
20%
State Average
25%
Science
9.4%
State Average
30.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Male
50%
Female
50%
Hispanic
60.9%
Black
15.9%
White
12.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
3.1%
Two or more races
2.7%
Native American
2.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.3%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 8 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/20/2022
Next year we will have 3 kids at Colfax Elementary and our experience so far has been wonderful. Colfax seems to have their priorities straight when it comes to both education and the development of children. First and foremost, the students absolutely love the teachers and staff with how caring and...
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5.0 parent
1/20/2022
We love Colfax Elementary! I had 2 kids complete kindergarten through 5th grade there, who continue to excel in middle and high school thanks to the foundations taught at Colfax. Currently, I have kids in ECE and 1st grade at Colfax. The level of education is exceptional. The teachers are heavily in...
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5.0 parent
2/16/2017
My son loves his school. Very close knit, teachers and staff are very helpful. Miss Carmen is amazing. The secretaries are knowledgeable and friendly. Staff also has children attending there, so I feel safe leaving him everyday knowing the entire school works together for the children. His math clas...
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5.0 other
7/20/2016
I was really skeptical on my kids attending colfax elementary for the 2015/2016 year. However my daughter shirley an my son bobby really excelled at all levels an was really surprised to see the one on one interaction with the teachers an with my son being his first year head start ..i seen yhe low...
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Colfax Elementary School

Colfax Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Denver, CO and is served by the Denver Public Schools in Colorado. The school has a total enrollment of 255 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 7.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 12% are proficient in reading. Colfax Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $691,569. Discover additional schools in the area, like Fred N. Thomas Career Education Center Middle College of Denver, North High School, Jefferson High School, and more. Learn more about what Denver has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Colfax Elementary School.

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