New Mexicoβ€ΊSchoolsβ€ΊCOLUMBUS ELEMENTARY

COLUMBUS ELEMENTARY

PublicGrades -1–5
COLUMBUS, New Mexico Β· DEMING
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students483
Student:Teacher14.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch99%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 317
483
Total Enrollment
State avg: 87%
99%+12.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

COLUMBUS ELEMENTARY is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in COLUMBUS, New Mexico. The school enrolls 483 students. It is part of the DEMING district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New Mexico state averages. This is not a ranking β€” different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
99% free/reduced-lunch eligibility β€” schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Typeβ€”
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictDEMING
County35029
CityCOLUMBUS
ZIP88029
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID350069000238

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment483
White2.3%
Hispanic / Latino97.7%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
2.3%
Hispanic
97.7%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
0.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %99%
State Avg87%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)