School Overview
Columbus Elementary School, located on North Boundary Road in Columbus, New Mexico, is a key educational institution within the Deming Public Schools district. Serving a unique geographic area near the U.S.-Mexico border, the school plays a vital role in providing primary education to a diverse student body in a rural, binational community. The school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and character development, striving to prepare its students for success in higher grades while navigating the specific cultural and linguistic needs of its population.

As part of the Deming Public Schools system, Columbus Elementary emphasizes the district’s core values of excellence, community involvement, and student-centered learning. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families regarding academic programming, district policies, and extracurricular activities. By focusing on foundational literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning, Columbus Elementary serves as a central pillar of support for local families, ensuring that students in this border region have access to quality educational resources and opportunities for personal advancement.
494
Total Students
36.4
Full-Time Teachers
13.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
97.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for COLUMBUS ELEMENTARY
Demographic Student Count
White9
Hispanic485
  • Hispanic
    485 (98.2 %)
  • White
    9 (1.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: DEMING PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (575)531-2710
Website: http://columbus.demingps.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 494
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 480
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 33
Kindergarten 71
Grade 1 102
Grade 2 73
Grade 3 66
Grade 4 79
Grade 5 70

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for COLUMBUS ELEMENTARY
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten33
Kindergarten71
Grade 1102
Grade 273
Grade 366
Grade 479
Grade 570
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for COLUMBUS ELEMENTARY
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female23547.6%
Male25952.4%