Serving 132 students in grades 2-3, Columbian Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11-19% (which was approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 18%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
Total Students
132 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)11-19%
18%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)20-29%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
75%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
25%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 18% NM state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% NM state average).
How many students attend Columbian Elementary School?
132 students attend Columbian Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Columbian Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 25% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbian Elementary School?
Columbian Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Columbian Elementary School offer ?
Columbian Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-3
What school district is Columbian Elementary School part of?
Columbian Elementary School is part of Raton Public Schools School District.
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