Colfax Elementary School

9112 Us 421, Colfax, NC 27235 | (336) 275-4332
  • Grades: PK-5
  • Student Enrollment: 658
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
  • Enrolls 658 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
  • 2010 Overall School AYP Met Status: Yes
Additional Contact Information
  • Principal or Admin: Mrs Michelle Thigpen
  • Fax: (336) 993-0172
  • Website: schools.gcsnc.com
Additional School Details
Date School Opened: 30-JUN-93
School Calendar Description: Traditional
School Schedule: Block
Accreditation Status: Southern Association of Colleges
School District Details

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 658
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 41.3
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 16.0
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 355 (54.0%)
  • Females: 303 (46.0%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 63 (9.6%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 165 (25.1%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 228 (34.7%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Colfax Elementary School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian20.3%
Black13119.9%
Asian395.9%
Hispanic467.0%
White44066.9%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Colfax Elementary School
  Number Percent
Pre-Kindergarten182.7%
Kindergarten8813.4%
1st Grade10716.3%
2nd Grade10816.4%
3rd Grade12218.5%
4th Grade10616.1%
5th Grade10916.6%
Source: NC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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3 reviews for Colfax Elementary School

  • Reviewed by Parent or Guardian on February 22, 2011
  • Rating: 5 (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • i know my son goes there it is a good school
  • Reviewed by Parent or Guardian on February 22, 2011
  • Rating: 5 (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • this school has class
  • Reviewed by Parent or Guardian on February 22, 2011
  • Rating: 5 (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • this shool is perfect

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