Columbia Elementary School-Head Start - Head Start Program in Las Cruces, NM

Columbia Elementary School-Head Start is a federally funded head start program in Las Cruces, NM (88007). No state quality rating is published for this listing; confirm licensing, services, and availability directly with the provider.

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Contact details

Telephone: 575-527-1561

Street address: 4555 Elks Dr, Las Cruces, NM 88007

County: Doã±a Ana County

How to verify Columbia Elementary School-Head Start

These programs are drawn from the Head Start Service Locations dataset published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS/ACF), which lists program locations and contacts but does not include tuition, enrollment availability, or quality ratings. Before you rely on this listing, confirm licensing, services, eligibility, and cost directly with the provider. For other state-licensed alternatives, use the state licensing directory link below.

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Ownership & operation

Legal name: las_cruces_school_district_2_nm. Provider type: Head Start. Confirm current ownership and operation with the provider.

About head start programs in Las Cruces

Head Start and Early Head Start are federally funded programs that combine early education with nutrition, developmental screening, and family support. Programs are generally free for eligible families and prioritize children from low-income households, children in foster care, and children with disabilities.

To compare Head Start programs, confirm eligibility and application steps, and ask about hours, transportation, meals, and how the program coordinates with services your family already uses. Local programs can differ in schedules and offerings. For local alternatives, browse the Head Start Programs directory for Las Cruces, the Doã±a Ana County head start programs list, or all care types in Las Cruces.

For context, this directory lists 23 head start programs in Las Cruces; 31 across Doã±a Ana County; 3 in ZIP 88007.

ZIP code: all care providers in ZIP 88007 · Head Start Programs in ZIP 88007

Other head start programs in Las Cruces

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Nearest head start programs by distance

Head Start Program Dona Ana Elementary School-Head Start Las Cruces, NM 88007 Capacity 141.2 mi Head Start Program Highland Elementary-Head Start Las Cruces, NM 88012 Capacity 132.9 mi Head Start Program Loma Heights Elementary School-Head Start Las Cruces, NM 88001 Capacity 163.2 mi Head Start Program MacArthur Elementary School-Head Start Las Cruces, NM 88005 Capacity 164.2 mi Head Start Program Hermosa Heights Elementary School-Head Start Las Cruces, NM 88001 Capacity 164.6 mi Head Start Program LCDF Early Head Start-Central Las Cruces, NM 88005 Capacity 874.7 mi Head Start Program Valley View Elementary School-Head Start Las Cruces, NM 88001 Capacity 275.3 mi Head Start Program Fairacres Elementary School-Head Start Las Cruces, NM 88007 Capacity 185.5 mi

Straight-line distances estimated from ZIP-centroid coordinates, not driving distance. Confirm a provider's location directly.

Key facts

Care type	Head Start Program
State quality rating	Not state-rated
Licensed capacity	18
Ownership	—
Provider type	Head Start
Source record ID	hs-06CH012702-10506

Frequently asked questions

Is Columbia Elementary School-Head Start rated by the state?

No. Columbia Elementary School-Head Start appears as a federally funded head start program in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF), a source that does not publish state quality ratings, inspection results, or quality measures. Confirm licensing, services, and availability directly with the provider.

Is Columbia Elementary School-Head Start state-licensed?

This listing does not by itself establish state licensing. Columbia Elementary School-Head Start appears in the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) under record hs-06CH012702-10506. Confirm licensing, eligibility, and availability directly with the provider.

Where is Columbia Elementary School-Head Start located?

4555 Elks Dr, Las Cruces, NM 88007. The provider sits in Doã±a Ana County. Contact phone: 575-527-1561.

Where does this information come from?

This listing is drawn from the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF) (processing date 2026-10-07). It is not a state quality record. Confirm current details directly with the provider before making care decisions.

How many head start programs are near Las Cruces?

This directory lists 23 head start programs in Las Cruces and 31 in Doã±a Ana County, including 3 in ZIP 88007. The nearest listings, with estimated distances, are shown above.

Data provenance

Source: Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF) (record grant:06CH012702). Processing date: 2026-10-07. See the methodology page for normalization details. This profile is informational only and is not a substitute for visiting a provider.

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