WEST COLFAX · ÉCOLE DE QUARTIER · NIVEAUX ECE–5

Colfax Elementary School

1526 Tennyson Street · Denver, CO

élèves
310
enseignant : élèves
15:1
par élève
18,677
Walk Score
81

Note de performance

Improvement Plan · 2026*

Source

Source : Colorado School Performance Framework

2026

Improvement Plan

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En un coup d'œil

Note de performance · 2019–2026

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025*

2026*

Aucune note publiée (COVID-19): 2020–2021 · *préliminaire · Source : Colorado School Performance Framework

About the School

Schools provided these descriptions and may update them from year to year. Please contact the school directly for the most current information.

Colfax Elementary School provides all students with a rigorous academic experience while fostering a positive student culture of high expectations and support. Since 1887, Colfax has been and continues to be an excellent neighborhood elementary school option for your child. We are a Green Rated school and in 2024 were recognized by the Colorado Department of Education as a "Center of Excellence".

Colfax is a diverse community with a joyful learning environment. In addition to students' core subject areas of Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies, students enjoy daily enrichment classes in Art, Music and PE/Dance. We offer support resources to our students and families that include literacy interventions, mental health resources, and gifted and talented programs. We also provide native-language instruction that supports native Spanish-speaking students in learning English while mastering knowledge and skills in all core subjects.

Colfax is located on Tennyson Street and West Colfax in the Sloan's Lake/West Colfax neighborhood and our staff, students and families are united by the values of Responsibility, Curiosity, Community, Perseverance and Positivity. We also offer after school Discovery Link programming and enrichments by ELCS.

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School Details

Grades Served
PK-5
Monday - Friday
8:05am-3:00pm
Total Enrollment
310

Source

Denver Public Schools school-provided data

Total enrollment represents the number of PK-12 students present in October 2025. These numbers may have changed as students move in and out of the district.

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Teacher-to-Student Ratio
15:1

Source

Denver Public Schools school-provided data

Teacher-to-Student ratio shows the number of teaching staff to the number of students. Teachers may include classroom teachers, enrichment / specials teachers, special educators, and other members of instructional staff. This is not representative of class size.

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Uniforms
Not Required

Source

Denver Public Schools school-provided data

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Transportation
No Transportation Available

Source

Denver Public Schools school-provided data

Transportation options may change from year to year and based on staffing issues. Students with special needs may receive transporation services based on their assigned program and/or Individualized Education Plan. Students may also be eligible for free or reduced cost bus passes through RTD. Please confirm transportation options with the school.

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Per Pupil Expenditure
18,677

Source

Denver Public Schools school-provided data

Per pupil expenditure is the average amount of money spent on each student. This includes costs for staff, building and maintenance, supplies, and other small and large scale expenses necessary to operate a school.

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Journée d'école · lun–ven

8:05am
3:00pm

85.3%

Students feel a sense of belonging

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Student Demographics

This data is based on the October 2025 enrollment counts.

Hispanic or Latino 78.7%
Black or African American 8.7%
White 8.4%
Other 4.2%
Asian <1%

Student Special Populations

This data represents the student population as of October 2025. This information may have changed since that time.

Economically Disadvantaged 91.6%
English Learners 39.7%
Special Education 13.9%

Teacher Demographics

This data represents the self-identified racial background of the teaching staff at the school as of October 2024.

Teacher Demographics ▸
White 52.6%
Hispanic or Latino 42.1%
Two or More Races 5.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native <1%
Asian <1%
Black or African American <1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander <1%
Unknown or Withheld <1%

Average Years of Teacher Experience

Average Years of Experience for Teachers
8

Source

Denver Public Schools school-provided data

Average years of teacher experience were provided by Denver Public Schools in October 2024. Schools with NA do not have data available. Please contact the school directly for more information.

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Student Survey Results

The student survey, known as Your Voice / Tu Voz was completed with students in Spring of 2025. These data were obtained by a Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) request to Denver Public Schools (DPS).  Questions were sorted into topic areas based on prior DPS reports and the results we report reflect the percent of all responses that were in the top two most positive categories for each question, such as "strongly agree" and "agree".  Parent results are only presented where at least 30 responses were available.  Student results are only presented where at least 30 responses were available or the approximated response rate for the school was 50% or greater.

Élèves Parents 2025

Students feel a sense of belonging

85.3%

Students feel engaged in learning and activities

68.7%

Students feel safe and healthy

86.2%

Students feel they have choice and agency

73.6%

Parent Survey Results

Parents feel involved in school decisions 84.7%
Parents feel welcomed by their school 96.8%
Parents have positive interactions with teachers 98.3%

Discipline: % of Total Student Population

This data represents the total number of disciplinary actions in the 2024-2025 school year divided by the total population of students in the same year. For lines that read NA, data is unavailable at this time.

All Students

In School Suspensions

0.0%

Out of School Suspensions

0.7%

Referrals to Law Enforcement

0.0%

American Indian or Alaska Native

In School Suspensions

NA

Out of School Suspensions

NA

Referrals to Law Enforcement

NA

Black or African American

In School Suspensions

0.0%

Out of School Suspensions

0.0%

Referrals to Law Enforcement

0.0%

Hispanic or Latino

In School Suspensions

0.0%

Out of School Suspensions

1.0%

Referrals to Law Enforcement

0.0%

Two or More Races

In School Suspensions

NA

Out of School Suspensions

NA

Referrals to Law Enforcement

NA

White

In School Suspensions

0.0%

Out of School Suspensions

0.0%

Referrals to Law Enforcement

0.0%

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Comment réussissent les élèves

CMAS: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in English Language Arts

The Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) exam measures how schools prepare students for the academic standards of their grade. Students who met expectations are considered academically prepared to engage successfully in further studies in this content area, while students who exceeded expectations are considered academically well prepared to engage successfully in further studies in this content area. For lines that read NA, data is unavailable from the Colorado Department of Education at this time.

2025 2026 Évolution
All Students 28.4 33.3 +4.9
Hispanic or Latino 24.5 31.1 +6.6
Economically Disadvantaged 26.8 – –
Not Economically Disadvantaged 33.3 – –

– · non communiqué par l'État pour cette année

CMAS: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Math

The Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) exam measures how schools prepare students for the academic standards of their grade. Students who met expectations are considered academically prepared to engage successfully in further studies in this content area, while students who exceeded expectations are considered academically well prepared to engage successfully in further studies in this content area. For lines that read NA, data is unavailable from the Colorado Department of Education at this time.

2025 2026 Évolution
All Students 16.2 15.3 −0.9
Hispanic or Latino 12.5 12.1 −0.4
Economically Disadvantaged 13.7 – –
Not Economically Disadvantaged 21.9 – –

– · non communiqué par l'État pour cette année

CMAS: Median Growth in English Language Arts

The Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) exam measures how schools prepare students for the academic standards of their grade. Median Growth Percentile demonstrates this groups progress relative to the current tested student population in this content area. For lines that read NA, data is unavailable from the Colorado Department of Education at this time. Scores that are greater than 50 indicate that students are growing more academically at this school than most students in Colorado. Scores that are less than 50 indicate that students at this school are growing less compared to other Colorado students.

2025 2026 Évolution
All Students 53.0 63.0 +10.0
Hispanic or Latino – 60.5 –
Economically Disadvantaged 52.0 63.0 +11.0

– · non communiqué par l'État pour cette année

CMAS: Median Growth in Math

The Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) exam measures how schools prepare students for the academic standards of their grade. Median Growth Percentile demonstrates this groups progress relative to the current tested student population in this content area. For lines that read NA, data is unavailable from the Colorado Department of Education at this time. Scores that are greater than 50 indicate that students are growing more academically at this school than most students in Colorado. Scores that are less than 50 indicate that students at this school are growing less compared to other Colorado students.

2025 2026 Évolution
All Students 54.0 41.0 −13.0
Hispanic or Latino 52.0 42.0 −10.0
Economically Disadvantaged 50.0 41.5 −8.5

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Ce que l'école propose

Schools provided this information and may update it from year to year. Please contact the school to confirm programs of interest.

Academic Offerings

  • Gifted and Talented Supports
  • Visual Arts

Special Programs

  • Music
  • Native American Student Support Program
  • Technology

Student Services & Supports

  • After-School Programs
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch

Special Education

  • Mild-Moderate Support

Multi-Lingual Learners

  • TNLI (Transitional Native Language Instruction)

Early Childhood

  • ECE-3/4 English: Full-day, multi-age classrooms
  • Highly effective curriculum: PreK On My Way
  • Weekly Enrichment with PE/Dance, Art, & Music

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Plan d'amélioration et assiduité

Unified Improvement Plan: Priority Performance Challenges

Unified Improvement Planning was introduced in 2009 to streamline improvement planning components of state and federal accountability requirements. Based on the Colorado Achievement Plan for Kids (SB212-08), the primary purpose of improvement planning is to align efforts to: Ensure all students exit the K-12 education system ready for post-secondary education, and/or to be successful in the workforce, earning a living wage immediately upon graduation. The School Finder only contains one portion of the UIP, each school's Priority Performance Challenges. To access any school's complete UIP, you can visit: School and District UIPs

Priority Performance Challenges

  • Low academic achievement in READ Assessment
  • Low academic achievement in CMAS Math and ELA
  • High chronic absenteeism

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Absenteeism

This data shows three attendance measures. Average Daily Attendance is the percentage of possible student days that students attended. Chronic Absenteeism is the percentage of students who were absent 10 percent or more of the days enrolled during the school year; this includes all absences, whether unexcused, excused, or due to suspension. Truancy Rate is the percentage of possible student days that were unexcused absences. For lines that read NA, data is unavailable at this time.

Average Daily Attendance

2026
90.1%

Chronic Absenteeism

2026
38.3%

Truancy Rate

2026
7.9%

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À propos de ces données

About the Data

This guide uses data from Denver Public Schools, the Colorado Department of Education, individual school websites, and Colorado Open Records Act requests. If you find any errors, please let us know. Keep in mind that corrections may be needed on other websites as well.

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