- Enrollment
- 1,174
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Columbus, NM
Columbus Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Columbus Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350069000238
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbus Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 483
- students enrolled
Columbus Elementary has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Deming Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350069000238 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Columbus Elementary held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.4 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 350069000238 · Columbus, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
483 enr · 13.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Deming High (1,174 students)
Columbus Elementary held near 488 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.4 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Columbus Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Deming High
Deming High
1,174 students
- Red Mountain M
Red Mountain Middle
746 students
- Bataan Element
Bataan Elementary
487 students
- This school
Columbus Elementary
483 students
- Chaparral Elem 377
Chaparral Elementary
377 students
- Deming Interme 373
Deming Intermediate
373 students
What this shows Columbus Elementary reports 483 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbus Elementary compares
Columbus Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Mexico and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 51% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
79.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,958
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 483 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.7%
White 2.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.5, Columbus Elementary is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Deming Public Schools reports $14,958 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Columbus Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deming High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Red Mountain Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bataan Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chaparral Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deming Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbus Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~483 students)
Frequently asked questions about Columbus Elementary
How many students attend Columbus Elementary?
Columbus Elementary has 483 students enrolled. It is a public school in Columbus, NM. CCD year-over-year: 494 (2022-23) → 488 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbus Elementary is 13.4:1, which is 4% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Columbus Elementary?
100.0% of students at Columbus Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbus Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Columbus Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 97.7% of enrollment, in Columbus, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbus Elementary?
Columbus Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Deming Public Schools?
Besides Columbus Elementary, Deming Public Schools also operates Deming High (1,174 students), Red Mountain Middle (746 students), and Bataan Elementary (487 students). See the Deming Public Schools district page for the complete list.