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Katherine Gallegos Elementary

Summary:

Katherine Gallegos Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Lunas, New Mexico, serving 635 students in grades PK-6 and part of the Los Lunas Public Schools district.

Katherine Gallegos Elementary consistently outperforms the state and district averages in academic proficiency, with 57% of students proficient or better in both Language Arts and Mathematics, compared to state averages of 38% and 24% respectively. The school also excels in the performance of various student subgroups, ranking highly in the state for Hispanic, Native American, and low-income students. Over the past several years, Katherine Gallegos Elementary has maintained a strong statewide ranking, consistently placing in the top 15% of New Mexico elementary schools and receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Katherine Gallegos Elementary is a high-performing school, it is located in close proximity to several lower-performing elementary schools within the Los Lunas Public Schools district, such as Tome Elementary, Ann Parish Elementary, and Raymond Gabaldon Elementary. This highlights the potential for Katherine Gallegos Elementary to serve as a model for improving academic outcomes in the surrounding schools. Additionally, the school's ability to support a diverse, economically disadvantaged student population, with 100% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, is particularly noteworthy and provides valuable insights for other schools facing similar challenges.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 236 Dom Pasqual Rd
       Los Lunas, NM  87031

(505) 866-8231

District: Los Lunas

SchoolDigger Rank:
47th of 435 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,700 Help


Students who attend Katherine Gallegos Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Los Lunas Middle
High:    Valencia High

Student/teacher ratio:  19.1 Help
Number of students:  635

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
75.9%
White:
18.9%
Two or more races:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Katherine Gallegos Elementary ranks better than 89.2% of elementary schools in New Mexico. It also ranks first among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Los Lunas School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.49. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Katherine Gallegos Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Los Lunas School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (75.9%), White (18.9%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Katherine Gallegos Elementary is 19.1. 8 elementary schools in the Los Lunas School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Katherine Gallegos Elementary is $7,700, which is the lowest among 10 elementary schools in the Los Lunas School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Katherine Gallegos Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Katherine Gallegos Elementary 47th of 435 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Katherine Gallegos Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Los Lunas:

SchoolDigger ranks Los Lunas 76th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Katherine Gallegos Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Katherine Gallegos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 62.91 118th 389 69.7%
2006 72.39 84th 390 78.5%
2007 68.14 107th 398 73.1%
2008 71.63 87th 405 78.5%
2009 76.18 67th 411 83.7%
2010 69.94 101st 419 75.9%
2011 70.00 100th 402 75.1%
2012 69.80 100th 398 74.9%
2013 77.07 79th 412 80.8%
2014 80.91 58th 442 86.9%
2015 87.72 34th 421 91.9%
2016 89.80 25th 410 93.9%
2017 78.69 54th 374 85.6%
2018 82.13 46th 383 88.0%
2019 84.09 38th 396 90.4%
2022 88.58 33rd 420 92.1%
2023 89.49 47th 435 89.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Katherine Gallegos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.23 45th 83 45.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Katherine Gallegos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 83.96 12th 203 94.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Katherine Gallegos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 51.36 54th 132 59.1%
2023 67.55 51st 165 69.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Katherine Gallegos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.65 20th 356 94.4%
2019 82.44 29th 361 92.0%
2022 80.27 30th 410 92.7%
2023 94.94 20th 426 95.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Katherine Gallegos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.04 20th 339 94.1%
2019 91.64 12th 343 96.5%
2022 85.43 35th 395 91.1%
2023 90.62 43rd 390 89.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Katherine Gallegos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.18 65th 333 80.5%
2019 68.15 74th 337 78.0%
2022 82.99 34th 392 91.3%
2023 85.78 59th 414 85.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Katherine Gallegos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.94 17th 329 94.8%
2019 87.64 13th 320 95.9%
2022 86.97 23rd 389 94.1%
2023 90.83 36th 395 90.9%
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Rank History for Native American students at Katherine Gallegos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 97.77 5th 92 94.6%
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Rank History for White students at Katherine Gallegos Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.34 96th 187 48.7%
2019 65.18 59th 199 70.4%
2022 85.64 19th 325 94.2%
2023 87.71 55th 413 86.7%
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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 Katherine Gallegos Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 149 4 0 211 48 n/a n/a 0 412
1991 150 4 1 220 56 n/a n/a 0 431
1992 167 4 0 207 66 n/a n/a 0 444
1993 160 6 0 219 63 n/a n/a 0 448
1994 160 7 1 251 62 n/a n/a 0 481
1995 163 8 1 263 75 n/a n/a 0 510
1996 163 8 1 263 75 n/a n/a 0 510
1997 170 6 1 253 78 n/a n/a 0 508
1998 188 6 2 286 64 n/a n/a 0 546
1999 163 5 2 274 56 n/a n/a 0 500
2000 165 8 3 272 49 n/a n/a 0 497
2001 152 4 1 276 46 n/a n/a 0 479
2002 144 3 4 274 53 n/a n/a 0 478
2003 144 3 4 274 53 n/a n/a 0 478
2004 169 6 4 284 58 n/a n/a 0 521
2005 168 9 8 279 65 n/a n/a 0 529
2006 176 10 5 307 64 n/a n/a 0 562
2007 216 26 10 379 69 n/a n/a 0 700
2008 232 28 12 396 65 n/a n/a 0 733
2009 115 26 8 229 6 n/a n/a 0 384
2010 131 18 5 262 15 0 0 0 431
2011 137 16 4 251 14 0 0 0 422
2012 139 8 4 270 12 0 0 0 433
2013 144 9 4 290 12 0 0 0 459
2014 134 7 2 323 14 0 4 0 484
2015 149 6 3 385 10 0 15 0 568
2016 152 6 1 407 10 0 21 0 597
2017 176 6 2 392 12 0 13 0 601
2018 163 2 2 413 8 0 12 0 600
2019 151 3 2 464 9 0 16 0 645
2020 161 5 1 482 9 0 22 0 680
2021 138 5 1 450 11 1 16 0 622
2022 127 4 1 467 10 1 13 0 623
2023 120 6 1 482 8 1 17 0 635

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 Katherine Gallegos Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 412 17.5 23.5 n/a
1991 431 19.0 22.6 n/a
1992 444 19.4 22.8 n/a
1993 448 21.3 21.0 n/a
1994 481 26.0 18.5 n/a
1995 510 25.5 20.0 n/a
1996 510 25.5 20.0 n/a
1997 508 29.0 17.5 n/a
1998 546 35.5 15.4 n/a
1999 500 31.5 15.9 60
2000 497 32.0 15.5 81.7
2001 479 30.7 15.6 62.8
2002 478 29.3 16.3 57.3
2003 478 29.3 16.3 57.3
2004 521 29.8 17.5 60.7
2005 529 33.8 15.7 61.8
2006 562 38.3 14.7 60.7
2007 700 38.0 18.4 56.4
2008 733 47.0 15.6 52.8
2009 384 25.1 15.3 47.4
2010 431 26.0 16.5 54.3
2011 422 27.0 15.6 62.8
2012 433 24.2 17.8 61.9
2013 459 25.1 18.2 61.7
2014 484 25.8 18.7 45.9
2015 568 30.0 18.9 50.2
2016 597 30.0 19.9 42.9
2017 601 31.1 19.2 37.8
2018 600 31.9 18.7 43
2019 645 32.1 20.0 52.1
2020 680 33.1 20.5 46.3
2021 622 34.1 18.2 65.4
2022 623 36.1 17.2 43.5
2023 635 33.1 19.1 100

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 Katherine Gallegos Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 412 17.5 23.5 n/a
1991 431 19.0 22.6 n/a
1992 444 19.4 22.8 n/a
1993 448 21.3 21.0 n/a
1994 481 26.0 18.5 n/a
1995 510 25.5 20.0 n/a
1996 510 25.5 20.0 n/a
1997 508 29.0 17.5 n/a
1998 546 35.5 15.4 n/a
1999 500 31.5 15.9 60
2000 497 32.0 15.5 81.7
2001 479 30.7 15.6 62.8
2002 478 29.3 16.3 57.3
2003 478 29.3 16.3 57.3
2004 521 29.8 17.5 60.7
2005 529 33.8 15.7 61.8
2006 562 38.3 14.7 60.7
2007 700 38.0 18.4 56.4
2008 733 47.0 15.6 52.8
2009 384 25.1 15.3 47.4
2010 431 26.0 16.5 54.3
2011 422 27.0 15.6 62.8
2012 433 24.2 17.8 61.9
2013 459 25.1 18.2 61.7
2014 484 25.8 18.7 45.9
2015 568 30.0 18.9 50.2
2016 597 30.0 19.9 42.9
2017 601 31.1 19.2 37.8
2018 600 31.9 18.7 43
2019 645 32.1 20.0 52.1
2020 680 33.1 20.5 46.3
2021 622 34.1 18.2 65.4
2022 623 36.1 17.2 43.5
2023 635 33.1 19.1 100

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 Katherine Gallegos Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $7,700

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Katherine Gallegos Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 38th of 396 Elementary schoolsRanks 47th of 435 Elementary schools
 1.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (Katherine Gallegos Elementary)5556.1
 1.1%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (Los Lunas)3734.5
 2.5%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3031.8
 1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Katherine Gallegos Elementary)5250
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Los Lunas)3828.4
 9.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)3222.5
 9.5%
4th Grade Language Arts (Katherine Gallegos Elementary)5657
 1%
   4th Grade Language Arts (Los Lunas)3140.5
 9.5%
   4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3035.2
 5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Katherine Gallegos Elementary)5157
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Los Lunas)2734.5
 7.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2724.5
 2.5%
5th Grade Language Arts (Katherine Gallegos Elementary)4253.9
 11.9%
   5th Grade Language Arts (Los Lunas)3738.4
 1.4%
   5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3335.7
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Katherine Gallegos Elementary)4451.7
 7.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Los Lunas)3138.2
 7.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2430.7
 6.7%
6th Grade Language Arts (Katherine Gallegos Elementary)5251.2
 0.8%
   6th Grade Language Arts (Los Lunas)4037.1
 2.9%
   6th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3132.9
 1.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Katherine Gallegos Elementary)3061
 31%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Los Lunas)2438.7
 14.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1932.5
 13.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students645635
 1.6%
African American36
 100%
American Indian98
 11.1%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic464482
 3.9%
Pacific Islander01
White151120
 20.5%
Two or More Races1617
 6.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.1%100%
 47.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Katherine Gallegos Elementary

Katherine Gallegos Elementary ranks 47th of 435 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 635 students attended Katherine Gallegos Elementary.

Students at Katherine Gallegos Elementary are 76% Hispanic, 19% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

Students who attend Katherine Gallegos Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Los Lunas Middle
High : Valencia High


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