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24825 Ben Taylor Road, Colfax, CA 95713-9553
Summary
Colfax Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 65th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 47.9% of students met California's reading standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 40.4% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 47.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 40.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 683/1,734 (61st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 532/1,735 (69th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 345 |
| Low-Income Students | 140 (40.6%) |
| English Learners | 3 (0.9%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 17.6 points from last year and rose 23.7 points over the full period. Math rose 11.4 points from last year and rose 16.2 points over the full period.
•Math +16.2 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 35.7% to 64.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 40% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 9.8-point reading income gap is narrower than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 60% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 25% to 41%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 24.3% to 60.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 31% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 4.5-point math income gap is narrower than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Colfax Elementary rank in California?
Colfax Elementary ranks No. 683 of 1,734 in reading and No. 532 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Colfax Elementary compare with other schools in Placer County?
Colfax Elementary is No. 19 in reading and No. 18 in math proficiency among the 21 K–8 schools in Placer County with 2026 results.
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