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Colfax Elementary

PublicGrades -1–5
Colfax, North Carolina · Guilford County Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students587
Student:Teacher16.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch100%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 500
587
Total Enrollment
State avg: 82%
100%+17.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Colfax Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Colfax, North Carolina. The school enrolls 587 students. It is part of the Guilford County Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictGuilford County Schools
County37081
CityColfax
ZIP27235
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370192000820

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment587
White46.5%
Hispanic / Latino12.9%
Black / African American25.0%
Asian8.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races5.8%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
46.5%
Hispanic
12.9%
Black
25.0%
Asian
8.3%
Two+
5.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %100%
State Avg82%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)