Columbia Elementary School

4555 Elks Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
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%
  • : 16%
  • : 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:

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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
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NM)
(18-19)
16%
21%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Columbia Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
25%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Columbia Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
12%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
87%
62%
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Black
3%
2%
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White
9%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.24
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Columbia Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Columbia Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 246 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : 16%
  • : 25%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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