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Colfax Elementary School District is located just 5 minutes off Interstate 80 along the Bear River in the Sierra Nevada foothills just below the Tahoe National Forest. Our one-school campus serves students in grades TK-8 with about two classes per grade level. We are small enough to know each other’s names but large enough to have excellent educational and enrichment opportunities for our students. At CESD, we are a team of creative and dynamic people who value one another as family and are connected by a shared belief in the success of our children.

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What Makes Us Great

We are driven by our unwavering commitment to excellence, equity, and the holistic development of our students. Together, we forge a path of educational success, inspiring a love for learning and empowering our students to shape a bright and promising future for themselves and our community.

Individualized Learning

We tailor education to meet the unique needs and abilities of each student, ensuring personalized growth and development.

STEM-Focused Curriculum

We emphasize science, technology, engineering, and math to prepare students for future academic and career opportunities.

Character Education

We integrate values such as respect, responsibility, and empathy into the curriculum to develop well-rounded, ethical individuals.

Project-Based Learning

Encouraging hands-on, experiential learning through projects that foster critical thinking, collaboration, and real-world problem-solving skills.

At a Glance

Quick stats that highlight who we are — by the numbers.

1853

Year established

TK-8

Grades served

324

Currently enrolled students

19:1

Teacher to student ratio

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