Colfax Charter Elementary School serves students in kindergarten through 5th grades with an alternative to traditional school. The school strives to close the gap found in the educational system so that all students can receive a quality education. The school serves special education, gifted, English learners, academically low achieving, and high gifted students with the same respect with a learning style that will meet their educational needs on a personal level.

Along with core subjects, Colfax Charter Elementary School provides extra curricular activities, which include chorus, sculpture, band, dance, painting, computer arts, photography, orchestra, drama, and film production. Sports offered include baseball, basketball, physical education classes, football, soccer, softball, volleyball, yoga, and track. Other programs available include farm club, newspaper, multimedia, science & technology, yearbook, and student council.

Most parents expressed that the school is providing students with the educational tools they need to achieve their goals. Other parents on the other hand have concerns that the teachers cannot help every student when needed. Students really like their teachers and stated they like going to school and all the fun activities. Most parents stated the teachers and administration are devoted and care about the education they are providing to students on a personal basis.

The Academic Performance Index showed academic growth from 90 to 928. The California Standards Tests is used to learn if students are mastering core subjects. The various tests are given to 2nd through 11th grades in English, grades 2nd through 7th are given tests in math, and science tests are administered to students in grades 5th, 8th, and 10th, while history tests are given to students in 8th and 11th grades. The percentage of students passing the exams was very good with all being above average and normally 80% or higher passing.

From the percentage of students passing the exams and the positive comments offered by parents and students, the school is providing an excellent education for students.

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Colfax Charter Elementary School
11724 Addison St.
Valley Village, CA 91607
Phone: 818-761-5115
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