Raymond Gabaldon Elementary

Summary:

Raymond Gabaldon Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Lunas, New Mexico, serving 386 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Los Lunas School District, which is ranked 87 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite its relatively low student-teacher ratio, Raymond Gabaldon Elementary has consistently underperformed compared to the Los Lunas district and the state average in proficiency rates for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 35% in ELA, 19% in Math, and 20% in Science, while the district and state averages were 39% in ELA and 25% in Math and Science. The school's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 193 out of 396 elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 264 out of 433 in 2023-2024. The school's Hispanic and African American students have particularly low performance, ranking in the bottom 15-20% of their respective groups statewide, while its English Language Learner (ELL) students have performed relatively better, ranking in the top 30-40% of ELL students statewide.

Despite its poor performance, Raymond Gabaldon Elementary is located in close proximity (within 3-6 miles) to several higher-performing elementary schools in the Los Lunas district, such as Bosque Farms Elementary and Sundance Elementary, which have significantly higher proficiency rates and statewide rankings. The high poverty rate and concentration of students from low-income families at Raymond Gabaldon Elementary may be contributing to the school's academic challenges, and the relatively low student-teacher ratio could be leveraged as an opportunity to provide more individualized attention and targeted interventions for struggling students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 454 Coronado Rd
       Los Lunas, NM  87031


(505) 866-8231

District: Los Lunas

SchoolDigger Rank:
264th of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,064 Help


Students who attend Raymond Gabaldon Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Los Lunas Middle
High:    Valencia High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  378

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
79.1%
White:
16.7%
Two or more races:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  83.3% Help


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Compare Details Raymond Gabaldon Elementary ranks worse than 61% of elementary schools in New Mexico. It also ranks 6th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Los Lunas School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.13. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (79.1%), White (16.7%), two or more races (2.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 83.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Raymond Gabaldon Elementary is 12.5, which is the 2nd best among 10 elementary schools in the Los Lunas School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Raymond Gabaldon Elementary is $9,064. 6 elementary schools in the Los Lunas School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Raymond Gabaldon Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Raymond Gabaldon Elementary 264th of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Raymond Gabaldon Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Los Lunas:

SchoolDigger ranks Los Lunas 87th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Raymond Gabaldon Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Raymond Gabaldon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 36.04 265th 389 31.9%
2006 50.79 182nd 390 53.3%
2007 32.67 282nd 398 29.1%
2008 52.56 176th 405 56.5%
2009 50.48 201st 411 51.1%
2010 49.69 204th 419 51.3%
2011 58.42 140th 402 65.2%
2012 42.81 228th 398 42.7%
2013 36.54 272nd 412 34.0%
2014 43.93 247th 442 44.1%
2015 37.13 247th 421 41.3%
2016 44.63 204th 410 50.2%
2017 32.18 249th 374 33.4%
2018 36.40 234th 383 38.9%
2019 46.11 193rd 396 51.3%
2022 43.06 204th 420 51.4%
2023 40.12 255th 435 41.4%
2024 36.13 264th 433 39.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Raymond Gabaldon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 55.11 71st 203 65.0%
2023 88.48 28th 191 85.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Raymond Gabaldon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.64 190th 356 46.6%
2019 56.48 133rd 361 63.2%
2022 51.92 139th 410 66.1%
2023 47.16 228th 426 46.5%
2024 30.07 161st 237 32.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Raymond Gabaldon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.16 215th 339 36.6%
2019 52.72 135th 343 60.6%
2022 43.59 176th 395 55.4%
2023 41.25 230th 390 41.0%
2024 38.22 225th 393 42.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Raymond Gabaldon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.25 241st 333 27.6%
2019 34.92 222nd 337 34.1%
2022 36.59 209th 392 46.7%
2023 39.35 244th 414 41.1%
2024 30.45 280th 410 31.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Raymond Gabaldon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 24.65 15th 17 11.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Raymond Gabaldon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.47 205th 329 37.7%
2019 51.45 138th 320 56.9%
2022 41.91 186th 389 52.2%
2023 43.44 224th 395 43.3%
2024 18.88 340th 390 12.8%
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Rank History for White students at Raymond Gabaldon Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.53 152nd 187 18.7%
2019 31.42 146th 199 26.6%
2022 36.42 226th 325 30.5%
2023 39.81 242nd 413 41.4%
2024 15.45 261st 293 10.9%
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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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by a citizen
Thursday, April 18, 2013

Open Quote 1. Most teachers who have been at this school for more than 2 years do not go out of their way to help students. 2. Parents are not encouraged to get involved. 3. There is a big disconnect between the school and the community. 4. Bullying is a big issue, and the administration does nothing to promote harmony among all students. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Raymond Gabaldon Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 126 1 1 243 9 n/a n/a 0 380
1991 116 2 0 257 12 n/a n/a 0 387
1992 114 0 0 253 20 n/a n/a 0 387
1993 169 4 3 279 59 n/a n/a 0 514
1994 192 2 3 267 50 n/a n/a 0 514
1995 185 9 2 406 58 n/a n/a 0 660
1996 185 9 2 406 58 n/a n/a 0 660
1997 219 7 3 440 67 n/a n/a 0 736
1998 178 11 4 373 59 n/a n/a 0 625
1999 147 1 1 276 38 n/a n/a 0 463
2000 143 6 2 291 35 n/a n/a 0 477
2001 155 11 1 310 41 n/a n/a 0 518
2002 161 10 3 295 42 n/a n/a 0 511
2003 161 10 3 295 42 n/a n/a 0 511
2004 142 6 2 325 39 n/a n/a 0 514
2005 141 8 0 338 36 n/a n/a 0 523
2006 147 7 4 314 32 n/a n/a 0 504
2007 138 13 3 307 47 n/a n/a 0 508
2008 125 14 5 285 39 n/a n/a 0 468
2009 93 4 3 242 9 n/a n/a 0 351
2010 86 7 4 218 7 0 0 0 322
2011 75 7 2 248 10 0 0 0 342
2012 69 7 0 221 7 0 0 0 304
2013 95 7 0 354 5 1 1 0 463
2014 68 5 1 349 8 1 0 0 432
2015 79 3 1 319 5 1 3 0 411
2016 79 4 0 327 6 0 6 0 422
2017 96 6 0 322 5 0 5 0 434
2018 94 6 0 349 13 0 7 0 469
2019 91 6 0 327 12 1 11 0 448
2020 76 5 0 322 7 0 6 0 416
2021 62 2 0 296 5 0 6 0 371
2022 54 4 0 286 5 0 5 0 354
2023 64 4 0 309 5 0 4 0 386
2024 63 4 1 299 3 0 8 0 378

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 Raymond Gabaldon Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 380 18.5 20.5 n/a
1991 387 19.5 19.8 n/a
1992 387 21.4 18.0 n/a
1993 514 24.3 21.2 n/a
1994 514 25.0 20.6 n/a
1995 660 32.9 20.1 n/a
1996 660 32.9 20.1 n/a
1997 736 42.0 17.5 n/a
1998 625 42.1 14.8 n/a
1999 463 31.2 14.8 56.4
2000 477 31.3 15.2 70.4
2001 518 32.5 15.9 64.1
2002 511 32.5 15.7 70.8
2003 511 32.5 15.7 70.8
2004 514 31.8 16.2 71.4
2005 523 32.3 16.2 69.6
2006 504 30.3 16.6 68.7
2007 508 32.0 15.9 61.4
2008 468 32.5 14.4 62.2
2009 351 26.2 13.4 68.1
2010 322 23.3 13.8 69.6
2011 342 21.3 16.0 80.1
2012 304 20.2 15.0 81.3
2013 463 28.2 16.3 87
2014 432 26.2 16.4 68.1
2015 411 25.0 16.4 83.7
2016 422 25.0 16.8 100
2017 434 25.3 17.1 100
2018 469 26.3 17.7 100
2019 448 26.1 17.1 100
2020 416 28.1 14.8 99.8
2021 371 29.1 12.7 100
2022 354 28.1 12.5 100
2023 386 29.1 13.2 100
2024 378 30.1 12.5 83.3

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 Raymond Gabaldon Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 380 18.5 20.5 n/a
1991 387 19.5 19.8 n/a
1992 387 21.4 18.0 n/a
1993 514 24.3 21.2 n/a
1994 514 25.0 20.6 n/a
1995 660 32.9 20.1 n/a
1996 660 32.9 20.1 n/a
1997 736 42.0 17.5 n/a
1998 625 42.1 14.8 n/a
1999 463 31.2 14.8 56.4
2000 477 31.3 15.2 70.4
2001 518 32.5 15.9 64.1
2002 511 32.5 15.7 70.8
2003 511 32.5 15.7 70.8
2004 514 31.8 16.2 71.4
2005 523 32.3 16.2 69.6
2006 504 30.3 16.6 68.7
2007 508 32.0 15.9 61.4
2008 468 32.5 14.4 62.2
2009 351 26.2 13.4 68.1
2010 322 23.3 13.8 69.6
2011 342 21.3 16.0 80.1
2012 304 20.2 15.0 81.3
2013 463 28.2 16.3 87
2014 432 26.2 16.4 68.1
2015 411 25.0 16.4 83.7
2016 422 25.0 16.8 100
2017 434 25.3 17.1 100
2018 469 26.3 17.7 100
2019 448 26.1 17.1 100
2020 416 28.1 14.8 99.8
2021 371 29.1 12.7 100
2022 354 28.1 12.5 100
2023 386 29.1 13.2 100
2024 378 30.1 12.5 83.3

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 Raymond Gabaldon Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,064

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Raymond Gabaldon Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 193rd of 396 Elementary schoolsRanks 255th of 435 Elementary schools
 9.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (Raymond Gabaldon Elementary)3232.7
 0.7%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (Los Lunas)3734.5
 2.5%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3031.8
 1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Raymond Gabaldon Elementary)4128.6
 12.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Los Lunas)3828.4
 9.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)3222.5
 9.5%
4th Grade Language Arts (Raymond Gabaldon Elementary)2534.9
 9.9%
   4th Grade Language Arts (Los Lunas)3140.5
 9.5%
   4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3035.2
 5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Raymond Gabaldon Elementary)3014
 16%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Los Lunas)2734.5
 7.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2724.5
 2.5%
5th Grade Language Arts (Raymond Gabaldon Elementary)3135.8
 4.8%
   5th Grade Language Arts (Los Lunas)3738.4
 1.4%
   5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3335.7
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Raymond Gabaldon Elementary)1637.7
 21.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Los Lunas)3138.2
 7.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2430.7
 6.7%
6th Grade Language Arts (Raymond Gabaldon Elementary)3332.3
 0.7%
   6th Grade Language Arts (Los Lunas)4037.1
 2.9%
   6th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3132.9
 1.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Raymond Gabaldon Elementary)1423.1
 9.1%
   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 Students448386
 13.8%
African American64
 33.3%
American Indian125
 58.3%
Asian00
Hispanic327309
 5.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White9164
 29.7%
Two or More Races114
 63.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Raymond Gabaldon Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 378 students attended Raymond Gabaldon Elementary.

Students at Raymond Gabaldon Elementary are 79% Hispanic, 17% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Raymond Gabaldon Elementary ranks 264th of 433 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Raymond Gabaldon Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Los Lunas Middle
High : Valencia 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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