Columbia Elementary vs Dona Ana Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
182 students
Dona Ana Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
372 students
| Measure | Columbia Elementary Las Cruces, New Mexico | Dona Ana Elementary Las Cruces, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #282 of 416 | #246 of 416 |
| National rank | #46266 of 50,301 | #45148 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 182 | 372 |
| Enrollment | 182 | 372 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 7.0 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 22% |
| city | Las Cruces | Las Cruces |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dona Ana Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.5 vs 17.6).
- •Dona Ana Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 16%).
- •Dona Ana Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 25%).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on students per teacher (7.0 vs 12.4).
- •Dona Ana Elementary is the larger school with 372 students compared with 182.
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 Columbia Elementary better than Dona Ana Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dona Ana Elementary ranks higher (19.5 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 Columbia Elementary and Dona Ana Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Las Cruces and Las Cruces in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Elementary: 182. Dona Ana Elementary: 372. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Elementary and Dona Ana Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Columbia Elementary is 282nd of 416 and Dona Ana Elementary is 246th of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).