Central Elementary vs Columbia Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 7.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
182 students
Columbia Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
182 students
| Measure | Central Elementary Las Cruces, New Mexico | Columbia Elementary Las Cruces, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #263 of 416 | #282 of 416 |
| National rank | #45640 of 50,301 | #46266 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 182 | 182 |
| Enrollment | 182 | 182 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 7.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 16% |
| city | Las Cruces | Las Cruces |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.7 vs 17.6).
- •Central Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 16%).
- •Central Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 25%).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on students per teacher (7.0 vs 11.4).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Central Elementary better than Columbia Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elementary ranks higher (18.7 vs 17.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Central Elementary and Columbia Elementary?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Las Cruces and Las Cruces in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary: 182. Columbia Elementary: 182. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary and Columbia Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Central Elementary is 263rd of 416 and Columbia Elementary is 282nd of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).