Serving 532 students in grades Kindergarten-5, College Lane Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 532 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: College Lane Elementary serves the northeast part of Hobbs, NM, covering an area of approximately 69.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone situated about 11.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
College Lane Elementary School's student population of 532 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
532 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
College Lane Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of College Lane Elementary School is 0.44, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#294 out of 796 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
24%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
70%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
28%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.8%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is College Lane Elementary School's ranking?
College Lane Elementary School is ranked #294 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are College Lane Elementary School often compared to?
College Lane Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stone Elementary School, Broadmoor Elementary School, Coronado Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend College Lane Elementary School?
532 students attend College Lane Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of College Lane Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of College Lane Elementary School?
College Lane Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does College Lane Elementary School offer ?
College Lane Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is College Lane Elementary School part of?
College Lane Elementary School is part of Hobbs School District.
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