Columbian Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Columbian Elementary School served 132 students in grades 2-3.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11-19% (which was approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 18%) for the 2014-15 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 27%) for the 2014-15 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the New Mexico state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 2-3 |
| Total Students | 132 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Rankings
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NM) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (14-15) | 11-19% | 18% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (14-15) | 20-29% | 27% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 12% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 75% | 60% |
| Black | n/a | 2% |
| White | 25% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 80% | 71% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 7% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Raton School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NM Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Columbian Elementary School is Raton High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Raton Intermediate (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Raton Raton Intermediate Math: 15% | Reading: 25%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 3-6 | 299 students10
0.1 miles
500 South Third
Raton, NM 87740
(505) 445-9111 0.1 3-6 299 - Raton Longfellow Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 242 students
0.5 miles
700 East 4th
Raton, NM 87740
(505) 445-9111 0.5 PK-2 242 - Raton Raton High School Math: 14% | Reading: 24%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 390 students10
0.8 miles
1535 Tiger Circle
Raton, NM 87740
(505) 445-9111 0.8 7-12 390 - Trinidad Fisher's Peak Elementary School Math: 22% | Reading: 29%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 2-5 | 341 students10
17.6 miles
900 Moore's Canyon Road
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-2513 17.6 2-5 341 - Trinidad Eckhart Elementary School Grades: K-1 | 136 students
18.9 miles
1021 Pierce Street
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-6995 18.9 K-1 136
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