Serving 182 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 182 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Columbia Elementary serves the eastern part of Las Cruces, NM, covering an area of approximately 5 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 2.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Columbia Elementary School's student population of 182 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
182 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Columbia Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Columbia Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#481 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
90%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
2%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.3%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
4%
Showing 2005–2016. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Learners today, leaders of the world tomorrow
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbia Elementary School's ranking?
Columbia Elementary School is ranked #481 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Columbia Elementary School?
182 students attend Columbia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Columbia Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Columbia Elementary School?
Columbia Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Columbia Elementary School offer ?
Columbia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Columbia Elementary School part of?
Columbia Elementary School is part of Las Cruces School District.
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