Serving 623 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Katherine Gallegos Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 623 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Math Proficiency: 45%
- Reading Proficiency: 51%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Katherine Gallegos Elementary School's student population of 623 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
623 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Katherine Gallegos Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)51%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
75%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
20%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Katherine Gallegos Elementary School often compared to?
Katherine Gallegos Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dennis Chavez Elementary School, Los Lunas Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Katherine Gallegos Elementary School?
623 students attend Katherine Gallegos Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Katherine Gallegos Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Katherine Gallegos Elementary School?
Katherine Gallegos Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Katherine Gallegos Elementary School offer ?
Katherine Gallegos Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Katherine Gallegos Elementary School part of?
Katherine Gallegos Elementary School is part of Los Lunas Public Schools School District.
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