Excellent
#107 of 864 schools in NM
Top 12% in state
Katherine Gallegos Elementary
Elementary School · Los Lunas · Los Lunas, NM
A Los Lunas elementary school where students score 29 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO DRAWER 1300, Los Lunas, NM 87031
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Katherine Gallegos Elementary score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 12 points since 2017, reaching 55% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Katherine Gallegos Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,506/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Los Lunas), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,947
Median home value
$206,600
Median rent
$1,083/mo
College educated
21.4%
Homeownership
81%
Poverty rate
18.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87031; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Gabaldon ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 378 | Compare → |
| Los Lunas ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 446 | Compare → |
| School of Dreams AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 555 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Los Lunas
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #1 of 16
- District spending per student
- $13,753NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Katherine Gallegos Elementary is listed in LOS LUNAS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Katherine Gallegos Elementary
Katherine Gallegos Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Lunas, NM, part of Los Lunas, serving approximately 615 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #107 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Katherine Gallegos Elementary
What grades does Katherine Gallegos Elementary serve?
Katherine Gallegos Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Katherine Gallegos Elementary?
Katherine Gallegos Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 615 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Katherine Gallegos Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Katherine Gallegos Elementary is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Katherine Gallegos Elementary rank in NM?
Katherine Gallegos Elementary ranks #107 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Katherine Gallegos Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Katherine Gallegos Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Katherine Gallegos Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Katherine Gallegos Elementary has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Katherine Gallegos Elementary a charter school?
No, Katherine Gallegos Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Katherine Gallegos Elementary a Title I school?
No, Katherine Gallegos Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Katherine Gallegos Elementary?
86.3% of students at Katherine Gallegos Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 615
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Valencia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.7%
- Phone
- (505) 866-8231
- Area population (ZIP 87031)
- 46,211
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 87031; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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