Serving 370 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Valencia 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 25-29% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 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: 370 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Valencia Elementary serves the eastern part of Los Lunas, NM, covering an area of approximately 6.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.3 miles to the school's edge and a maximum distance of 3.3 miles to the farthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Valencia Elementary School's student population of 370 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
370 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1997
School Calendar
Campus Size
10 acres
School Rankings
Valencia 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 Valencia 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
#304 out of 796 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
80%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
2%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
16%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.5%
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 (13-14)
7%
6%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Jaguar
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valencia Elementary School's ranking?
Valencia Elementary School is ranked #304 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Valencia Elementary School often compared to?
Valencia Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bosque Farms Elementary School, Katherine Gallegos Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Valencia Elementary School?
370 students attend Valencia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Valencia Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Valencia Elementary School?
Valencia Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Valencia Elementary School offer ?
Valencia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Valencia Elementary School part of?
Valencia Elementary School is part of Los Lunas School District.
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