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Columbus Elementary

Summary:

Columbus Elementary is a public elementary school located in Columbus, New Mexico, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 494 students. The school is part of the Deming School District, which is ranked 93 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite its small size, Columbus Elementary has consistently underperformed compared to the state and district averages in standardized test scores across subjects and grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 11% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 39% statewide and 27% in the Deming district. The school's performance across different student subgroups is also concerning, with the school ranking in the bottom quartile of New Mexico elementary schools for female, male, Hispanic, and low socioeconomic status students. However, the school performed better in serving students with special needs, ranking in the middle of New Mexico elementary schools in 2018-2019.

The analysis of Columbus Elementary reveals significant challenges in academic performance, equity, and resource utilization. The school's declining statewide ranking and underperformance compared to state and district averages call for a comprehensive review and implementation of targeted interventions to address these issues and improve educational outcomes for all students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 7450 Altura Rd. SE
       Columbus, NM  88029

(575) 531-2710

District: Deming

SchoolDigger Rank:
367th of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,911 Help


Students who attend Columbus Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Deming Intermediate
    Red Mountain Middle
High:    Deming High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  488

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
98.4%
White:
1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Columbus Elementary ranks worse than 84.8% of elementary schools in New Mexico. It also ranks last among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Deming School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.84. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (98.4%), White (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Columbus Elementary is 15. 5 elementary schools in the Deming School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Columbus Elementary is $9,911. 3 elementary schools in the Deming School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Columbus Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbus Elementary 367th of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Columbus Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Deming:

SchoolDigger ranks Deming 93rd of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Columbus Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Columbus Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 12.17 372nd 389 4.4%
2006 10.96 376th 390 3.6%
2007 17.03 360th 398 9.5%
2008 12.94 385th 405 4.9%
2009 10.66 390th 411 5.1%
2010 19.10 367th 419 12.4%
2011 22.98 333rd 402 17.2%
2012 14.27 371st 398 6.8%
2013 24.43 335th 412 18.7%
2014 43.97 245th 442 44.6%
2015 28.61 308th 421 26.8%
2016 21.61 348th 410 15.1%
2017 38.73 219th 374 41.4%
2018 39.40 216th 383 43.6%
2019 57.92 139th 396 64.9%
2022 13.07 379th 420 9.8%
2023 27.60 325th 435 25.3%
2024 18.84 367th 433 15.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Columbus Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.55 34th 83 59.0%
2019 72.07 17th 98 82.7%
2022 16.16 195th 203 3.9%
2023 49.65 106th 191 44.5%
2024 28.97 138th 166 16.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Columbus Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 57.15 20th 47 57.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Columbus Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.58 183rd 356 48.6%
2019 68.08 82nd 361 77.3%
2022 13.80 343rd 410 16.3%
2023 31.05 306th 426 28.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Columbus Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.03 189th 339 44.2%
2019 57.56 119th 343 65.3%
2022 10.47 338th 395 14.4%
2023 28.54 292nd 390 25.1%
2024 13.50 364th 393 7.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Columbus Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.80 231st 333 30.6%
2019 52.13 139th 337 58.8%
2022 14.81 322nd 392 17.9%
2023 26.81 312th 414 24.6%
2024 23.19 326th 410 20.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Columbus Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.73 184th 329 44.1%
2019 62.32 90th 320 71.9%
2022 12.94 333rd 389 14.4%
2023 29.61 287th 395 27.3%
2024 20.19 329th 390 15.6%
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Rank History for White students at Columbus Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.12 321st 413 22.3%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Columbus Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 6 0 0 304 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1991 7 0 0 359 0 n/a n/a 0 366
1992 8 0 2 389 0 n/a n/a 0 399
1993 7 0 0 343 0 n/a n/a 0 350
1994 4 0 0 349 0 n/a n/a 0 353
1995 6 0 0 376 0 n/a n/a 0 382
1996 6 0 0 376 0 n/a n/a 0 382
1997 4 0 0 392 0 n/a n/a 0 396
1998 6 0 0 396 0 n/a n/a 0 402
1999 6 0 0 450 0 n/a n/a 0 456
2000 4 0 0 454 0 n/a n/a 0 458
2001 2 0 0 455 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2002 1 0 0 437 0 n/a n/a 0 438
2003 1 0 0 437 0 n/a n/a 0 438
2004 4 0 0 431 0 n/a n/a 0 435
2005 5 0 0 425 0 n/a n/a 0 430
2006 4 0 0 451 0 n/a n/a 0 455
2007 8 0 0 470 0 n/a n/a 0 478
2008 1 0 0 502 0 n/a n/a 0 503
2009 2 0 0 470 0 n/a n/a 0 472
2010 6 0 0 555 0 0 0 0 561
2011 4 0 0 605 0 0 0 0 609
2012 3 0 0 604 0 0 0 0 607
2013 2 0 0 669 0 0 0 0 671
2014 3 0 0 563 0 0 0 0 566
2015 6 0 0 589 0 0 0 0 595
2016 5 0 0 665 0 0 0 0 670
2017 6 0 0 634 0 0 0 0 640
2018 0 0 0 638 0 0 0 0 638
2019 0 0 0 600 0 0 0 0 600
2020 1 0 0 550 0 0 0 0 551
2021 2 0 0 478 0 0 0 0 480
2022 5 0 0 483 0 0 0 0 488
2023 9 0 0 485 0 0 0 0 494
2024 8 0 0 480 0 0 0 0 488

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Columbus Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 310 13.0 23.8 n/a
1991 366 16.0 22.8 n/a
1992 399 16.5 24.1 n/a
1993 350 15.5 22.6 n/a
1994 353 14.5 24.3 n/a
1995 382 16.5 23.2 n/a
1996 382 16.5 23.2 n/a
1997 396 15.0 26.4 n/a
1998 402 17.0 23.6 n/a
1999 456 22.5 20.3 89.7
2000 458 23.5 19.5 92.8
2001 457 24.8 18.4 97.6
2002 438 17.9 24.5 98.2
2003 438 17.9 24.5 98.2
2004 435 21.9 19.9 96.6
2005 430 20.6 20.9 95.6
2006 455 25.1 18.1 99.3
2007 478 29.0 16.5 99.4
2008 503 30.8 16.3 99.4
2009 472 30.8 15.3 99.4
2010 561 33.0 17.0 99.5
2011 609 35.5 17.1 99.5
2012 607 33.8 17.9 99.5
2013 671 34.7 19.3 99.6
2014 566 30.7 18.4 99.5
2015 595 34.0 17.5 92.8
2016 670 38.0 17.6 100
2017 640 38.0 16.8 100
2018 638 36.6 17.4 100
2019 600 36.7 16.3 100
2020 551 41.0 13.4 100
2021 480 40.8 11.7 100
2022 488 40.1 12.1 100
2023 494 36.4 13.5 100
2024 488 32.5 15.0 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Columbus Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 310 13.0 23.8 n/a
1991 366 16.0 22.8 n/a
1992 399 16.5 24.1 n/a
1993 350 15.5 22.6 n/a
1994 353 14.5 24.3 n/a
1995 382 16.5 23.2 n/a
1996 382 16.5 23.2 n/a
1997 396 15.0 26.4 n/a
1998 402 17.0 23.6 n/a
1999 456 22.5 20.3 89.7
2000 458 23.5 19.5 92.8
2001 457 24.8 18.4 97.6
2002 438 17.9 24.5 98.2
2003 438 17.9 24.5 98.2
2004 435 21.9 19.9 96.6
2005 430 20.6 20.9 95.6
2006 455 25.1 18.1 99.3
2007 478 29.0 16.5 99.4
2008 503 30.8 16.3 99.4
2009 472 30.8 15.3 99.4
2010 561 33.0 17.0 99.5
2011 609 35.5 17.1 99.5
2012 607 33.8 17.9 99.5
2013 671 34.7 19.3 99.6
2014 566 30.7 18.4 99.5
2015 595 34.0 17.5 92.8
2016 670 38.0 17.6 100
2017 640 38.0 16.8 100
2018 638 36.6 17.4 100
2019 600 36.7 16.3 100
2020 551 41.0 13.4 100
2021 480 40.8 11.7 100
2022 488 40.1 12.1 100
2023 494 36.4 13.5 100
2024 488 32.5 15.0 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Columbus Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,911

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Columbus Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 139th of 396 Elementary schoolsRanks 325th of 435 Elementary schools
 39.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (Columbus Elementary)6112
 49%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (Deming)3624.3
 11.7%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3031.8
 1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Columbus Elementary)3514.9
 20.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Deming)3119.8
 11.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)3222.5
 9.5%
4th Grade Language Arts (Columbus Elementary)4616.9
 29.1%
   4th Grade Language Arts (Deming)2721.2
 5.8%
   4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3035.2
 5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Columbus Elementary)3214.1
 17.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Deming)2013.2
 6.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2724.5
 2.5%
5th Grade Language Arts (Columbus Elementary)1511.8
 3.2%
   5th Grade Language Arts (Deming)2628.4
 2.4%
   5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3335.7
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Columbus Elementary)2514
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Deming)2324.5
 1.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2430.7
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students600494
 17.7%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic600485
 19.2%
Pacific Islander00
White09
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Columbus Elementary

Columbus Elementary ranks in the bottom 15.2% of New Mexico elementary schools.

Students who attend Columbus Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Deming Intermediate
Middle : Red Mountain Middle
High : Deming High

Students at Columbus Elementary are 98% Hispanic, 2% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 488 students attended Columbus Elementary.


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