Dolores Gonzales Elementary

Summary:

Dolores Gonzales Elementary is a public elementary school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving 308 students in grades PK-5. The school faces several key challenges, including low academic performance, a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, and a declining statewide ranking.

Dolores Gonzales Elementary has a significantly higher Hispanic student population (89.61%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 51.02% to 93.99% Hispanic students. The school's proficiency rates in Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are consistently lower than the state and district averages, with its Language Arts proficiency rate at 32% compared to the state average of 38%, and its Mathematics proficiency rate at 20% compared to the state average of 24%. Additionally, the school's rankings for specific student subgroups, such as female students, male students, Hispanic students, and English Language Learners, are generally in the bottom half of New Mexico elementary schools, with some rankings in the bottom quarter.

While Dolores Gonzales Elementary faces significant challenges, it also has some bright spots. The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.4 to 11.4 over the past three years, which is lower than the nearby schools. Additionally, the school's ranking for English Language Learner students is relatively higher than its overall ranking, suggesting that the school may be providing effective support for this student population. However, the high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds and the consistently low test scores across multiple subject areas and grade levels suggest that the school may face significant hurdles in improving student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 900 Atlantic St SW
       Albuquerque, NM  87102


(505) 764-2020

District: Albuquerque

SchoolDigger Rank:
266th of 435 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,633 Help


Students who attend Dolores Gonzales Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Washington Middle
High:    Albuquerque High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  308

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
89.6%
White:
8.4%
Asian:
0.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Dolores Gonzales Elementary ranks worse than 61.1% of elementary schools in New Mexico. It also ranks 50th among 96 ranked elementary schools in the Albuquerque School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.45. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (89.6%), White (8.4%), American Indian (0.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dolores Gonzales Elementary is 11.4, which is the 28th best among 96 elementary schools in the Albuquerque School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dolores Gonzales Elementary is $10,633, which is the 25th highest among 96 elementary schools in the Albuquerque School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Dolores Gonzales Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Dolores Gonzales Elementary 266th of 435 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Dolores Gonzales Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
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Hispanic students:
White students:


Albuquerque:

SchoolDigger ranks Albuquerque 78th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dolores Gonzales Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Dolores Gonzales Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 34.21 275th 389 29.3%
2006 34.84 271st 390 30.5%
2007 46.99 210th 398 47.2%
2008 57.33 145th 405 64.2%
2009 59.38 150th 411 63.5%
2010 56.27 168th 419 59.9%
2011 70.19 99th 402 75.4%
2012 50.01 195th 398 51.0%
2013 62.61 131st 412 68.2%
2014 57.06 168th 442 62.0%
2015 37.37 243rd 421 42.3%
2016 41.55 219th 410 46.6%
2017 37.75 226th 374 39.6%
2018 53.52 149th 383 61.1%
2019 37.13 238th 396 39.9%
2022 24.56 311th 420 26.0%
2023 38.45 266th 435 38.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Dolores Gonzales Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.41 35th 83 57.8%
2019 43.06 54th 98 44.9%
2023 64.25 71st 191 62.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dolores Gonzales Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.87 96th 356 73.0%
2019 45.33 190th 361 47.4%
2022 28.35 272nd 410 33.7%
2023 45.41 237th 426 44.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Dolores Gonzales Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.62 150th 339 55.8%
2019 38.66 204th 343 40.5%
2022 20.47 302nd 395 23.5%
2023 31.58 274th 390 29.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Dolores Gonzales Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.37 149th 333 55.3%
2019 26.91 255th 337 24.3%
2022 23.57 271st 392 30.9%
2023 40.80 234th 414 43.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dolores Gonzales Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.00 128th 329 61.1%
2019 33.66 215th 320 32.8%
2022 24.51 283rd 389 27.2%
2023 35.68 265th 395 32.9%
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Rank History for White students at Dolores Gonzales Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.96 290th 413 29.8%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Dolores Gonzales Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Dolores Gonzales Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 42 9 1 484 10 n/a n/a 0 546
1991 33 11 0 517 11 n/a n/a 0 572
1992 36 3 1 493 22 n/a n/a 0 555
1993 12 1 0 385 4 n/a n/a 41 443
1994 12 3 0 401 5 n/a n/a 0 421
1995 7 4 0 421 1 n/a n/a 0 433
1996 7 4 0 421 1 n/a n/a 0 433
1997 11 6 1 378 2 n/a n/a 0 398
1998 16 1 0 423 5 n/a n/a 0 445
1999 14 2 0 404 7 n/a n/a 0 427
2000 15 3 0 367 4 n/a n/a 0 389
2001 22 9 1 358 6 n/a n/a 0 396
2002 19 7 0 398 5 n/a n/a 0 429
2003 19 7 0 398 5 n/a n/a 0 429
2004 12 5 0 416 4 n/a n/a 0 437
2005 10 7 0 416 4 n/a n/a 0 437
2006 12 11 1 416 6 n/a n/a 0 446
2007 21 7 1 420 10 n/a n/a 0 459
2008 26 9 1 416 9 n/a n/a 0 461
2009 17 14 1 403 6 n/a n/a 0 441
2010 11 4 1 406 7 0 4 0 433
2011 19 3 1 435 7 0 1 0 466
2012 34 3 1 403 9 0 4 0 454
2013 16 4 1 383 6 0 3 0 413
2014 17 6 2 387 11 0 3 0 426
2015 7 1 2 402 11 0 1 0 424
2016 18 3 1 368 8 0 2 0 400
2017 15 4 0 375 7 1 4 0 406
2018 22 3 0 360 5 1 3 0 394
2019 34 2 0 331 2 1 5 0 375
2020 32 1 0 304 4 1 4 0 346
2021 23 2 1 255 1 1 3 0 286
2022 24 2 1 272 3 0 4 0 306
2023 26 1 2 276 2 0 1 0 308

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dolores Gonzales Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 546 32.3 16.9 n/a
1991 572 33.8 16.9 n/a
1992 555 38.6 14.3 80.5
1993 443 32.0 13.8 n/a
1994 421 32.5 13.0 n/a
1995 433 35.3 12.3 n/a
1996 433 35.3 12.3 n/a
1997 398 33.4 11.9 n/a
1998 445 32.6 13.7 n/a
1999 427 33.1 12.9 94.8
2000 389 35.0 11.1 94.9
2001 396 37.8 10.5 99.2
2002 429 34.6 12.4 92.5
2003 429 34.6 12.4 92.5
2004 437 33.5 13.0 90.4
2005 437 33.1 13.2 90.4
2006 446 34.5 12.9 29.6
2007 459 33.4 13.7 99.3
2008 461 38.0 12.1 98.7
2009 441 28.9 15.3 99.3
2010 433 32.6 13.2 99.3
2011 466 36.8 12.6 99.4
2012 454 34.1 13.2 99.3
2013 413 33.4 12.3 99.3
2014 426 34.4 12.3 97.2
2015 424 33.0 12.8 80.4
2016 400 32.0 12.5 100
2017 406 29.9 13.5 100
2018 394 33.0 11.9 100
2019 375 31.5 11.9 100
2020 346 30.4 11.3 100
2021 286 27.5 10.4 100
2022 306 28.5 10.7 100
2023 308 27.0 11.4 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dolores Gonzales Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 546 32.3 16.9 n/a
1991 572 33.8 16.9 n/a
1992 555 38.6 14.3 80.5
1993 443 32.0 13.8 n/a
1994 421 32.5 13.0 n/a
1995 433 35.3 12.3 n/a
1996 433 35.3 12.3 n/a
1997 398 33.4 11.9 n/a
1998 445 32.6 13.7 n/a
1999 427 33.1 12.9 94.8
2000 389 35.0 11.1 94.9
2001 396 37.8 10.5 99.2
2002 429 34.6 12.4 92.5
2003 429 34.6 12.4 92.5
2004 437 33.5 13.0 90.4
2005 437 33.1 13.2 90.4
2006 446 34.5 12.9 29.6
2007 459 33.4 13.7 99.3
2008 461 38.0 12.1 98.7
2009 441 28.9 15.3 99.3
2010 433 32.6 13.2 99.3
2011 466 36.8 12.6 99.4
2012 454 34.1 13.2 99.3
2013 413 33.4 12.3 99.3
2014 426 34.4 12.3 97.2
2015 424 33.0 12.8 80.4
2016 400 32.0 12.5 100
2017 406 29.9 13.5 100
2018 394 33.0 11.9 100
2019 375 31.5 11.9 100
2020 346 30.4 11.3 100
2021 286 27.5 10.4 100
2022 306 28.5 10.7 100
2023 308 27.0 11.4 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dolores Gonzales Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,633

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dolores Gonzales Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 238th of 396 Elementary schoolsRanks 266th of 435 Elementary schools
 1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (Dolores Gonzales Elementary)2327.8
 4.8%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (Albuquerque)2432.5
 8.5%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3031.8
 1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dolores Gonzales Elementary)1916.4
 2.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Albuquerque)3022.2
 7.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)3222.5
 9.5%
4th Grade Language Arts (Dolores Gonzales Elementary)2527
 2%
   4th Grade Language Arts (Albuquerque)2737.3
 10.3%
   4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3035.2
 5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dolores Gonzales Elementary)3316.2
 16.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Albuquerque)2624.7
 1.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2724.5
 2.5%
5th Grade Language Arts (Dolores Gonzales Elementary)2518
 7%
   5th Grade Language Arts (Albuquerque)3036
 6%
   5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3335.7
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dolores Gonzales Elementary)1111.8
 0.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Albuquerque)2427.4
 3.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2430.7
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students375308
 17.9%
African American21
 50%
American Indian22
Asian02
Hispanic331276
 16.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White3426
 23.5%
Two or More Races51
 80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Dolores Gonzales Elementary ranks 266th of 435 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 308 students attended Dolores Gonzales Elementary.

Students at Dolores Gonzales Elementary are 90% Hispanic, 8% White.

Students who attend Dolores Gonzales Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Washington Middle
High : Albuquerque High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Mexico Public Education Department.

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