Los Ranchos Elementary School serves 240 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (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 15-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% 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: 240 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19%
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Los Ranchos Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Los Ranchos Elementary School's student population of 240 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
240 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Los Ranchos Elementary School is 0.29, 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)15-19%
21%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
33%

Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1

American Indian
3%
12%

Asian
1%
1%

Hispanic
84%
62%

Black
n/a
2%

White
9%
21%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
2%

All Ethnic Groups



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

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
6%

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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Los Ranchos Elementary School?
240 students attend Los Ranchos Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Los Ranchos Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Los Ranchos Elementary School?
Los Ranchos Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Los Ranchos Elementary School offer ?
Los Ranchos Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Los Ranchos Elementary School part of?
Los Ranchos Elementary School is part of Albuquerque Public Schools School District.
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