Serving 222 students in grades 4-6, Colfax Upper Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 38% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 63% (which was equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
222 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)38%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)63%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
3%
14%
White
92%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
How many students attend Colfax Upper Elementary School?
222 students attend Colfax Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Colfax Upper Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colfax Upper Elementary School?
Colfax Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Colfax Upper Elementary School offer ?
Colfax Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Colfax Upper Elementary School part of?
Colfax Upper Elementary School is part of Allegheny Valley School District.
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