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Columbus Elementary

7450 Altura Rd. Se, Columbus, NM 88029, United States

+1 (575) 531-2710

http://columbus.demingps.org

1.4

Overall Rating

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Columbus Elementary Overview

About This School

Columbus Elementary is a public elementary in Columbus, New Mexico, serving 483 students in grades PK-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency levels of 13% in ELA and 14% in math. The school maintains a staff of 32 teachers with an average salary of $59,071 and a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. One counselor is available to support the student body. Students at the school are 54% male and 46% female, while the ethnic composition is 98% Hispanic and 2% White.

483

Total Students

PK-5

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

32 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts13%

Mathematics14%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Luna County

Students per Counselor

483:1

Columbus Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

13%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 13%State Avg: 34%

14%

Mathematics

City Avg: 14%State Avg: 25%

N/A

Science

Class Information

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 14:1

State Avg: 13.5:1

483

Students per Counselor

Columbus Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$59,071

City Avg: $59,071

State Avg: $70,053

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio14:1

Students per Counselor483:1

Columbus Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

53.83%

Male

46.17%

Female

Total Enrollment: 483 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White2.28%

Hispanic97.72%

Asian0%

Black0%

Two or More Races0%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Columbus Elementary

Q: What is Columbus Elementary?

A: Columbus Elementary is a elementary public located in Columbus.

Q: How many students attend Columbus Elementary?

A: Columbus Elementary has approximately 483 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Columbus Elementary is 14:1.

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Detailed Information about Columbus Elementary

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Columbus Elementary - Columbus, NM

Quick Facts about Columbus Elementary
School Name	Columbus Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	7450 Altura Rd. Se, Columbus, NM 88029, Columbus, NM
County	Luna County
Phone	+1 (575) 531-2710
Total Students	483
Student-Teacher Ratio	14:1
Full-Time Teachers	32
Rating	1.4/10
ELA Proficiency	13%
Math Proficiency	14%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Columbus Elementary

What is Columbus Elementary?

Columbus Elementary is a elementary public located in Columbus.

How many students attend Columbus Elementary?

Columbus Elementary has approximately 483 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Columbus Elementary is 14:1.

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