Serving 365 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Raymond Gabaldon Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 365 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Raymond Gabaldon Elementary School's student population of 365 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
365 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Motto
RGE ROARS Remarkable Growth for Everyone. RGE expects Outstanding Achievers Regardless...Success For ALL!
School Rankings
Raymond Gabaldon Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Raymond Gabaldon Elementary School is 0.34, 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
#343 out of 796 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
80%
63%
Black
2%
2%
White
15%
19%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.3%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raymond Gabaldon Elementary School's ranking?
Raymond Gabaldon Elementary School is ranked #343 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Raymond Gabaldon Elementary School often compared to?
Raymond Gabaldon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Katherine Gallegos Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Raymond Gabaldon Elementary School?
365 students attend Raymond Gabaldon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Raymond Gabaldon Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Raymond Gabaldon Elementary School?
Raymond Gabaldon Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Raymond Gabaldon Elementary School offer ?
Raymond Gabaldon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Raymond Gabaldon Elementary School part of?
Raymond Gabaldon Elementary School is part of Los Lunas School District.
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