COLUMBIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

COLUMBIA ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LAS CRUCES school district, located in LAS CRUCES, NM with about 467 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 27 teachers, COLUMBIA ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

COLUMBIA ELEMENTARY School, located at 4555 Elks Drive in Las Cruces, New Mexico, is a public school operating under the Las Cruces Public Schools district. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience for students in the primary grades, emphasizing academic development, social-emotional learning, and foundational literacy and numeracy skills.

As part of the broader Las Cruces school system, COLUMBIA ELEMENTARY works to foster a supportive learning environment tailored to the diverse needs of its student population. The school actively utilizes its online presence to communicate with families, share updates on academic initiatives, and provide resources for parents. Through its commitment to instruction and community engagement, COLUMBIA ELEMENTARY strives to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact COLUMBIA ELEMENTARY at (505) 527-5800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.