Lavaland Elementary School serves 424 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 424 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Math Proficiency: 12%
- Reading Proficiency: 11%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lavaland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Lavaland Elementary School's student population of 424 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
424 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Lavaland Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)12%
21%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11%
33%

Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1

American Indian
6%
12%

Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
86%
62%

Black
1%
2%

White
7%
21%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
73%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
2%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Lavaland Elementary School?
424 students attend Lavaland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Lavaland Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lavaland Elementary School?
Lavaland Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lavaland Elementary School offer ?
Lavaland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lavaland Elementary School part of?
Lavaland Elementary School is part of Albuquerque Public Schools School District.
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