COLUMBUS ELEMENTARY
494 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic | 485 |
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Hispanic485 (98.2 %)
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White9 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 33 |
| Kindergarten | 71 |
| Grade 1 | 102 |
| Grade 2 | 73 |
| Grade 3 | 66 |
| Grade 4 | 79 |
| Grade 5 | 70 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 235 | 47.6% |
| Male | 259 | 52.4% |