Serving 519 students in grades Kindergarten-5, College Lane Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 519 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
College Lane Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
College Lane Elementary School's student population of 519 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
519 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
College Lane Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of College Lane Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#345 out of 810 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
68%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
29%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is College Lane Elementary School's ranking?
College Lane Elementary School is ranked #345 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are College Lane Elementary School often compared to?
College Lane Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stone Elementary School, Broadmoor Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend College Lane Elementary School?
519 students attend College Lane Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of College Lane Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of College Lane Elementary School?
College Lane Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does College Lane Elementary School offer ?
College Lane Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is College Lane Elementary School part of?
College Lane Elementary School is part of Hobbs Municipal Schools School District.
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