Serving 246 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Columbia Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 246 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Math Proficiency: 16%
- Reading Proficiency: 25%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Columbia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Columbia Elementary School's student population of 246 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
246 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Columbia Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)16%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
87%
62%
Black
3%
2%
White
9%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Columbia Elementary School?
246 students attend Columbia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Columbia Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbia Elementary School?
Columbia Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Columbia Elementary School offer ?
Columbia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Columbia Elementary School part of?
Columbia Elementary School is part of Las Cruces Public Schools School District.
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