Its building, built in 1911, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.

The school is prominently diverse and also includes the ESL program for non-English speaking students.

Most students who attend Colfax K-8 will proceed to Taylor Allderdice to continue into high school.

They also raise money through different fundraisers and events including Party 4 Play and their own PTO organization.

They also participate in ski club at Seven Springs Mountain Resort, running marathons, musical plays, movie nights, talent shows, VIP Day (involves bringing a parent or close one to school, to see how students are in class) and a variety of other things.