Serving 605 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Katherine Gallegos Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 605 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: K. Gallegos Elementary serves the eastern portion of Los Lunas, NM, covering an attendance zone of approximately 2.9 square miles. Families can typically reach the school within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 2.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Katherine Gallegos Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Katherine Gallegos Elementary School's student population of 605 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
605 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1988
School Calendar
Campus Size
23 acres
School Motto
KGE, the place to be!
School Rankings
Katherine Gallegos Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Katherine Gallegos Elementary School is 0.37, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#42 out of 796 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
24%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
78%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
16%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.2%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
4%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Katherine Gallegos Elementary School's ranking?
Katherine Gallegos Elementary School is ranked #42 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Mexico.
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, Raymond Gabaldon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Katherine Gallegos Elementary School?
605 students attend Katherine Gallegos Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Katherine Gallegos Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Katherine Gallegos Elementary School?
Katherine Gallegos Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Katherine Gallegos Elementary School offer ?
Katherine Gallegos Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Katherine Gallegos Elementary School part of?
Katherine Gallegos Elementary School is part of Los Lunas School District.
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