Columbus Elementary School serves 480 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 480 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Math Proficiency: 31%
- Reading Proficiency: 40%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Columbus Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Columbus Elementary School's student population of 480 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
480 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Columbus Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)31%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
100%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
n/a
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
73%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
1%
10%
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?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Columbus Elementary School?
480 students attend Columbus Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Columbus Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbus Elementary School?
Columbus Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Columbus Elementary School offer ?
Columbus Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Columbus Elementary School part of?
Columbus Elementary School is part of Deming Public Schools School District.
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