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 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
Total Students
132 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)11-19%
18%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)20-29%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
75%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
25%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
73%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 18% NM state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% NM state average).
How many students attend Columbian Elementary School?
132 students attend Columbian Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Columbian Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 25% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbian Elementary School?
Columbian Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Columbian Elementary School offer ?
Columbian Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-3
What school district is Columbian Elementary School part of?
Columbian Elementary School is part of Raton Public Schools School District.
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