Lavaland Elementary

Summary:

Lavaland Elementary is a public elementary school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving 420 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Albuquerque School District, which is ranked 89 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lavaland Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of New Mexico elementary schools, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science significantly lower than the state and district averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 16% of Lavaland students were proficient in ELA, compared to 39% at the state and district levels. The school's performance is particularly concerning for Hispanic students and English Language Learners, who also rank in the bottom 10-15% of their respective categories. Lavaland Elementary has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in recent years.

The nearby schools, such as Reginald Chavez Elementary, Valle Vista Elementary, and Alamosa Elementary, have similar demographic profiles and academic performance to Lavaland Elementary, with most ranking in the bottom 25% of New Mexico elementary schools. However, there are a few exceptions, such as Montessori Of The Rio Grande, a public charter school that consistently ranks in the top 10% of the state and outperforms Lavaland Elementary by a significant margin.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 501 57th St NW
       Albuquerque, NM  87105


(505) 836-4911

District: Albuquerque

SchoolDigger Rank:
412th of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,894 Help


Students who attend Lavaland Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    John Adams Middle
High:    West Mesa High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  420

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
89.0%
White:
6.2%
American Indian:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Lavaland Elementary ranks worse than 95.2% of elementary schools in New Mexico. It also ranks 86th among 96 ranked elementary schools in the Albuquerque School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.72. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (89%), White (6.2%), American Indian (2.4%). (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 Lavaland Elementary is 12.4, which is the 43rd 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 Lavaland Elementary is $8,894. 64 elementary schools in the Albuquerque School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lavaland Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lavaland Elementary 412th of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Lavaland Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Male students:
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Albuquerque:

SchoolDigger ranks Albuquerque 89th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lavaland Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Lavaland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 5.81 383rd 389 1.5%
2006 5.22 387th 390 0.8%
2007 6.99 391st 398 1.8%
2008 9.31 392nd 405 3.2%
2009 15.31 380th 411 7.5%
2010 18.85 371st 419 11.5%
2011 16.25 355th 402 11.7%
2012 15.53 362nd 398 9.0%
2013 12.24 391st 412 5.1%
2014 12.61 419th 442 5.2%
2015 14.93 402nd 421 4.5%
2016 16.49 379th 410 7.6%
2017 14.01 350th 374 6.4%
2018 12.50 361st 383 5.7%
2019 11.37 377th 396 4.8%
2022 11.02 391st 420 6.9%
2023 13.27 408th 435 6.2%
2024 10.72 412th 433 4.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lavaland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.88 70th 83 15.7%
2024 22.40 150th 166 9.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lavaland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.81 333rd 356 6.5%
2019 13.04 341st 361 5.5%
2022 11.36 353rd 410 13.9%
2023 12.91 402nd 426 5.6%
2024 13.23 216th 237 8.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Lavaland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.99 313th 339 7.7%
2019 10.99 328th 343 4.4%
2022 6.25 346th 395 12.4%
2023 17.76 355th 390 9.0%
2024 9.15 382nd 393 2.8%
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Rank History for Foster Care students at Lavaland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 4.53 3rd 3 0.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Lavaland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.26 316th 333 5.1%
2019 7.62 334th 337 0.9%
2022 16.37 311th 392 20.7%
2023 8.82 410th 414 1.0%
2024 11.65 391st 410 4.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lavaland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.17 307th 329 6.7%
2019 12.31 305th 320 4.7%
2022 8.91 348th 389 10.5%
2023 11.56 383rd 395 3.0%
2024 11.59 371st 390 4.9%
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Rank History for Native American students at Lavaland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 88.94 4th 99 96.0%
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Rank History for White students at Lavaland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 17.65 300th 325 7.7%
2023 11.37 394th 413 4.6%
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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.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Lavaland Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 131 4 3 553 8 n/a n/a 0 699
1991 271 8 0 464 8 n/a n/a 0 751
1992 109 22 2 534 24 n/a n/a 0 691
1993 83 14 2 564 32 n/a n/a 0 695
1994 77 15 1 569 25 n/a n/a 0 687
1995 105 31 1 530 28 n/a n/a 0 695
1996 105 31 1 530 28 n/a n/a 0 695
1997 107 35 0 507 34 n/a n/a 0 683
1998 76 37 0 526 22 n/a n/a 0 661
1999 60 38 1 523 16 n/a n/a 0 638
2000 57 27 2 526 12 n/a n/a 0 624
2001 70 14 1 597 16 n/a n/a 0 698
2002 59 19 2 584 19 n/a n/a 0 683
2003 59 19 2 584 19 n/a n/a 0 683
2004 44 13 1 570 18 n/a n/a 0 646
2005 40 13 1 650 16 n/a n/a 0 720
2006 31 17 2 648 12 n/a n/a 0 710
2007 36 12 1 586 14 n/a n/a 0 649
2008 39 18 1 599 24 n/a n/a 0 681
2009 26 17 0 563 16 n/a n/a 0 622
2010 31 10 2 627 20 0 7 0 697
2011 30 5 0 615 14 0 5 0 669
2012 29 7 0 622 15 0 9 0 682
2013 33 5 0 617 20 0 6 0 681
2014 30 17 3 634 32 0 7 0 723
2015 30 10 0 559 34 0 5 0 638
2016 23 9 0 584 29 0 9 0 654
2017 23 7 0 586 21 0 7 0 644
2018 32 7 1 516 27 1 6 0 590
2019 30 9 0 477 24 0 9 0 549
2020 37 7 1 408 24 0 7 0 484
2021 28 3 1 366 24 0 2 0 424
2022 27 4 0 352 15 0 3 0 401
2023 26 5 0 374 10 0 5 0 420

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 Lavaland Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 699 43.5 16.0 n/a
1991 751 39.7 18.9 n/a
1992 691 43.1 16.0 58.9
1993 695 45.4 15.3 n/a
1994 687 43.6 15.8 n/a
1995 695 42.2 16.5 n/a
1996 695 42.2 16.5 n/a
1997 683 46.1 14.8 n/a
1998 661 42.9 15.4 n/a
1999 638 45.8 13.9 76.3
2000 624 46.7 13.4 76.4
2001 698 49.8 14.0 88.8
2002 683 52.2 13.1 93.3
2003 683 52.2 13.1 93.3
2004 646 56.3 11.5 92.9
2005 720 50.3 14.3 90.6
2006 710 49.5 14.3 37.2
2007 649 44.0 14.8 99.5
2008 681 51.4 13.2 99.1
2009 622 41.4 15.0 99.5
2010 697 39.1 17.8 99.6
2011 669 39.2 17.0 99.6
2012 682 38.8 17.5 99.6
2013 681 40.0 17.0 99.6
2014 723 42.0 17.2 97.1
2015 638 40.0 15.9 85.4
2016 654 40.0 16.3 100
2017 644 40.6 15.8 100
2018 590 37.5 15.7 100
2019 549 37.0 14.8 99.1
2020 484 34.0 14.2 100
2021 424 32.0 13.2 100
2022 401 33.2 12.0 100
2023 420 33.8 12.4 100

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 Lavaland Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 699 43.5 16.0 n/a
1991 751 39.7 18.9 n/a
1992 691 43.1 16.0 58.9
1993 695 45.4 15.3 n/a
1994 687 43.6 15.8 n/a
1995 695 42.2 16.5 n/a
1996 695 42.2 16.5 n/a
1997 683 46.1 14.8 n/a
1998 661 42.9 15.4 n/a
1999 638 45.8 13.9 76.3
2000 624 46.7 13.4 76.4
2001 698 49.8 14.0 88.8
2002 683 52.2 13.1 93.3
2003 683 52.2 13.1 93.3
2004 646 56.3 11.5 92.9
2005 720 50.3 14.3 90.6
2006 710 49.5 14.3 37.2
2007 649 44.0 14.8 99.5
2008 681 51.4 13.2 99.1
2009 622 41.4 15.0 99.5
2010 697 39.1 17.8 99.6
2011 669 39.2 17.0 99.6
2012 682 38.8 17.5 99.6
2013 681 40.0 17.0 99.6
2014 723 42.0 17.2 97.1
2015 638 40.0 15.9 85.4
2016 654 40.0 16.3 100
2017 644 40.6 15.8 100
2018 590 37.5 15.7 100
2019 549 37.0 14.8 99.1
2020 484 34.0 14.2 100
2021 424 32.0 13.2 100
2022 401 33.2 12.0 100
2023 420 33.8 12.4 100

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 Lavaland Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,894

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lavaland Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 377th of 396 Elementary schoolsRanks 408th of 435 Elementary schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (Lavaland Elementary)815.2
 7.2%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (Albuquerque)2432.5
 8.5%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3031.8
 1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lavaland Elementary)107.6
 2.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Albuquerque)3022.2
 7.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)3222.5
 9.5%
4th Grade Language Arts (Lavaland Elementary)911.1
 2.1%
   4th Grade Language Arts (Albuquerque)2737.3
 10.3%
   4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3035.2
 5.2%
5th Grade Language Arts (Lavaland Elementary)1513.6
 1.4%
   5th Grade Language Arts (Albuquerque)3036
 6%
   5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3335.7
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lavaland Elementary)1215
 3%
   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 Students549420
 23.5%
African American95
 44.4%
American Indian2410
 58.3%
Asian00
Hispanic477374
 21.6%
Pacific Islander00
White3026
 13.3%
Two or More Races95
 44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.1%100%
 0.9%


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Students who attend Lavaland Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : John Adams Middle
High : West Mesa High

In the 2022-23 school year, 420 students attended Lavaland Elementary.

Lavaland Elementary ranks in the bottom 4.8% of New Mexico elementary schools.

Students at Lavaland Elementary are 89% Hispanic, 6% White, 2% American Indian, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races.


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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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