Elementary Schools in Deming

Summary:

The Deming school district in New Mexico is home to 7 elementary schools, serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. These schools include Bataan Elementary, Columbus Elementary, Ruben S. Torres Elementary, Chaparral Elementary, Memorial Elementary, Bell Elementary, and My Little School.

Among these schools, Bell Elementary stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking among the best elementary schools in the state. With a statewide ranking of 103 out of 345 schools and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, Bell Elementary boasts significantly higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the Deming district and state averages. Another strong performer is Memorial Elementary, which has shown impressive academic results, particularly in English Language Arts.

However, the data also reveals stark disparities in academic performance among the Deming elementary schools. While Bell Elementary and Memorial Elementary are excelling, other schools like Columbus Elementary and Ruben S. Torres Elementary are struggling, with proficiency rates well below the state average. These disparities highlight the need for targeted interventions and support to address the underlying factors contributing to the uneven academic outcomes across the district.

District Detail

1001 S Diamond Ave.
Deming, NM 88030

(575) 546-8841

SchoolDigger Rank:
67^th of 82 New Mexico districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 5,116

Primary Schools: 6
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 4
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NM-ASR Science (2025)	NM-MSSA English Language Arts (2025)				NM-MSSA Mathematics (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NM-ASR Science 5th Grade	NM-MSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NM-MSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	NM-MSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	NM-MSSA English Language Arts All Grades	NM-MSSA Mathematics 3rd Grade	NM-MSSA Mathematics 4th Grade	NM-MSSA Mathematics 5th Grade	NM-MSSA Mathematics All Grades	Total
Bell Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1000 East Maple	Deming	88030	Luna County	Deming	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 546-9712	301	23	13.0	47.2%	23 (7.6%)	4 (1.3%)	272 (90.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	59.4	103^rd of 345 public elementary schools	70.1%		65.7	113^th of 413 public elementary schools	72.6%	10	31.4	53.5	41.5	48.6	47.9	37.2	26.8	65.7	42.0	$12,814
Chaparral Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1400 East Holly	Deming	88030	Luna County	Deming	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 546-2047	377	26	14.4	97.3%	61 (16.2%)	1 (0.3%)	298 (79.0%)	8 (2.1%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.1%)	4 (1.1%)	20	296^th of 345 public elementary schools	14.2%		31.8	261^st of 413 public elementary schools	36.8%	35	16.3	29.0	35.4	37.2	33.3	14.5	21.5	18.6	18.1	$10,204
Columbus Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7450 Altura Rd. SE	Columbus	88029	Luna County	Deming	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 531-2710	483	33	14.6	99.4%	11 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	472 (97.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25.9	252^nd of 345 public elementary schools	27.0%		18.1	347^th of 413 public elementary schools	16.0%	95	19.2		22.6	17.3	14.4			50.0	18.4	$9,911
Memorial Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1000 South 10th St	Deming	88030	Luna County	Deming	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 546-2502	331	24	13.7	99.4%	35 (10.6%)	2 (0.6%)	291 (87.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	44.3	170^th of 345 public elementary schools	50.7%		33.1	254^th of 413 public elementary schools	38.5%	84	32.6	52.6	45.8	44.2	47.3	23.7	18.8	34.9	25.6	$9,481
Bataan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2200 Hwy 418 SW	Deming	88030	Luna County	Deming	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 544-0900	487	37	13.1	99.6%	48 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)	431 (88.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	25.8	253^rd of 345 public elementary schools	26.7%		35.8	240^th of 413 public elementary schools	41.9%	13	23.3	27.4	42.0	35.6	34.5	16.5	31.9	17.8	21.6	$9,486
Ruben S. Torres Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1910 8th St NW	Deming	88030	Luna County	Deming	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(575) 544-2723	363	34	10.7	98.6%	30 (8.3%)	3 (0.8%)	316 (87.1%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.8%)	15.2	324^th of 345 public elementary schools	6.1%		22.9	318^th of 413 public elementary schools	23.0%	6	15.2	25.5	36.6	21.7	27.5		22.0	15.2	14.5	$10,277

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Cobre	37.25 mi	6	36^th
Hatch Valley	44.04 mi	5	72^nd
Silver City	45.75 mi	9	33^rd
Nm Corrections	46.68 mi	11
Aldo Leopold Charter	47.11 mi	1

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Mexico Public Education Department.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.