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Raymond Gabaldon Elementary

Q: Is Raymond Gabaldon Elementary a good school?

Raymond Gabaldon Elementary ranks 200 th of 346 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Q: How many students attend Raymond Gabaldon Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 365 students attended Raymond Gabaldon Elementary.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Raymond Gabaldon Elementary?

Students at Raymond Gabaldon Elementary are 80% Hispanic, 16% White, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

Q: What schools do graduates of Raymond Gabaldon Elementary attend?

Students who attend Raymond Gabaldon Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Los Lunas Middle High : Valencia High

Public Grades PK, KG-6

200^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 346 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Better than 42% of New Mexico elementary schools

Summary

Raymond Gabaldon Elementary is a PK–6 school in Los Lunas, NM, with 365 students, part of Los Lunas Public Schools, and serves a high-need population where 100% of students received free/reduced lunch in 2024–2025.

For 2025–2026, Raymond Gabaldon ranks 200th of 346 New Mexico schools (42nd percentile, 2 stars). Math is a relative strength: all-grade math is at district and state average on NM-MSSA (27.71% vs. 27.91% and 27.85%) and above both on NM Combined (27.01% vs. 24.86% and 25.54%). Language arts lags (39.16% vs. 43.87% district and 44.66% state). Grade results are uneven: 3rd-grade language arts is 24.44% (more than 20 points below district/state) and 3rd-grade math is under 20%; 5th grade is weak across subjects, including science at 25%. In contrast, 4th grade is above district and state, and 6th grade is a standout—math at 54.55% and language arts at 51.52%. Among nearby schools, it sits in the middle: ahead of Tome Elementary, Desert View Elementary, Valencia Elementary, Los Lunas Elementary, and Ann Parish Elementary, but behind Dennis Chavez Elementary, Bosque Farms Elementary, Katherine Gallegos Elementary, Sundance Elementary, and Peralta Elementary. Notably, Los Lunas Elementary is 0.36 miles away and ranks in the 23rd percentile, while Katherine Gallegos is 0.58 miles away and ranks in the 77th percentile.

Subgroup effectiveness is a bright spot: English language learner students ranked in the 94th percentile (5 stars) in 2023–2024, special education students in the 78th percentile (4 stars), low-income students in the 54th percentile (3 stars), female students in the 72nd percentile (4 stars), and male students in the 64th percentile (3 stars). The overall 42nd-percentile rank may understate the school’s comparative success with these populations. Recent trends show improvement: math proficiency rose from 20.21% in 2024–2025 to 27.71% in 2025–2026, while language arts slipped slightly from 41.49% to 39.16%. The biggest opportunities are 3rd-grade literacy and math, plus 5th-grade language arts, math, and science. The biggest bright spots are 4th- and 6th-grade performance and the school’s work with English language learners, special education students, and low-income students.

365

Students ?

18.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,064

Per pupil spending ?

51.8%

Directly certified for free meals (2024-25) ?

All students receive free meals (Community Eligibility, 2024-25)

All students in New Mexico receive free school meals.

454 Coronado Rd
Los Lunas, NM 87031

(505) 866-8231

District: Los Lunas Public Schools

Students who attend Raymond Gabaldon Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Los Lunas Middle
High:	Valencia High

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

79.7%

White:

15.6%

African American:

1.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 41st percentile in 2015 → 42nd in 2026

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school33%

District avg35%

New Mexico avg36%

200^th of 346

New Mexico public elementary schools ?

Bottom 42%▼ down 8 pts since 2016

From top 50% (2016) to bottom 42% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^th of 10Elementary Schools in the Los Lunas Public Schools

63^rd of 87Los Lunas Public Schools among New Mexico districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2026	39.3	200 of 346	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	35.1	205 of 345	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	33.0	255 of 413	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	40.1	255 of 435	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	43.1	204 of 420	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	46.1	193 of 396	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	36.4	234 of 383	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	32.2	249 of 374	33.4%	★★☆☆☆
2016	44.6	204 of 410	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2015	37.1	247 of 421	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	43.9	247 of 442	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2013	36.5	272 of 412	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2012	42.8	228 of 398	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2011	58.4	140 of 402	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2010	49.7	204 of 419	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2009	50.5	201 of 411	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2008	52.6	176 of 405	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2007	32.7	282 of 398	29.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	50.8	182 of 390	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2005	36.0	265 of 389	31.9%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2024	24.7	14 of 19	26.3%	★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2024	94.4	13 of 223	94.2%	★★★★★
2023	88.5	28 of 191	85.3%	★★★★☆
2022	55.1	71 of 203	65.0%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2026	60.8	71 of 252	71.8%	★★★★☆
2024	46.1	168 of 398	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	41.3	230 of 390	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	43.6	176 of 395	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	52.7	135 of 343	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	35.2	215 of 339	36.6%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2026	46.7	138 of 273	49.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	32.1	177 of 255	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	29.0	270 of 384	29.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	43.4	224 of 395	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	41.9	186 of 389	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	51.5	138 of 320	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	37.5	205 of 329	37.7%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2026	47.5	119 of 256	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	37.4	186 of 325	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	31.9	241 of 356	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	47.2	228 of 426	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	51.9	139 of 410	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	56.5	133 of 361	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	45.6	190 of 356	46.6%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2026	55.6	91 of 251	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	30.3	257 of 397	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	39.4	244 of 414	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	36.6	209 of 392	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	34.9	222 of 337	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	31.3	241 of 333	27.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2024	65.9	35 of 158	77.8%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Mexico percentile	Rating
2026	34.2	198 of 304	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	29.1	211 of 304	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	20.5	270 of 339	20.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	39.8	242 of 413	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	36.4	226 of 325	30.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	31.4	146 of 199	26.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	29.5	152 of 187	18.7%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

English Language Learner (2024)94th percentile+56 vs school

Special Education (2024)78th percentile+40 vs school

Female (2026)72nd percentile+30 vs school

Male (2026)64th percentile+22 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)54th percentile+11 vs school

Hispanic (2026)49th percentile+7 vs school

White (2026)35th percentile-7 vs school

African American (2024)26th percentile-12 vs school

By subject vs New Mexico (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts39%-6 vs state

Mathematics28%~ state avg

Science25%-7 vs state

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by a citizen
Thursday, April 18, 2013

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

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				NM-ASR Science (2026)		NM-MSSA English Language Arts (2026)					NM-MSSA Mathematics (2026)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Directly certified (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NM-ASR Science 5th Grade	NM-ASR Science All Grades	NM-MSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NM-MSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	NM-MSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	NM-MSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	NM-MSSA English Language Arts All Grades	NM-MSSA Mathematics 3rd Grade	NM-MSSA Mathematics 4th Grade	NM-MSSA Mathematics 5th Grade	NM-MSSA Mathematics 6th Grade	NM-MSSA Mathematics All Grades	Total
Raymond Gabaldon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	454 Coronado Rd	Los Lunas	87031	Valencia County	Los Lunas Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 866-8231	365	20	18.2	51.8%	57 (15.6%)	6 (1.6%)	291 (79.7%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.6%)	39.3	200^th of 346 public elementary schools	42.2%		35.1	205^th of 345 public elementary schools	40.6%	5	25.0		24.4	53.9	25.0	51.5	39.2	< 20%	28.9	27.8	54.6	27.7	$9,064
Los Lunas Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	800 Coronado Rd	Los Lunas	87031	Valencia County	Los Lunas Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 866-8231	458	26	17.6	52.6%	43 (9.4%)	2 (0.4%)	399 (87.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.2%)	25.6	265^th of 346 public elementary schools	23.4%		21.4	286^th of 345 public elementary schools	17.1%	21	27.1		51.9	37.9	28.8	29.8	36.8	< 20%	19.0	25.4	17.5	18.4	$9,475
Katherine Gallegos Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	236 Dom Pasqual Rd	Los Lunas	87031	Valencia County	Los Lunas Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 866-8231	605	32	18.9	30.9%	99 (16.4%)	2 (0.3%)	470 (77.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (4.0%)	67.4	80^th of 346 public elementary schools	76.9%		73.7	62^nd of 345 public elementary schools	82.0%	18	31.8		60.5	67.5	50.6	48.0	56.8	37.0	56.6	51.7	30.1	44.4	$7,700
Valencia Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	111 Monica Rd	Los Lunas	87031	Valencia County	Los Lunas Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 866-8231	370	22	16.8	42.7%	57 (15.4%)	4 (1.1%)	296 (80.0%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.9%)	26.5	260^th of 346 public elementary schools	24.9%		20.5	292^nd of 345 public elementary schools	15.4%	32	31.3		32.6	43.2	22.9	28.0	31.4	< 20%	< 20%	25.0	36.0	19.7	$9,631
Peralta Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	3645 Hwy 47	Los Lunas	87031	Valencia County	Los Lunas Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 866-8231	227	16	14.1	41.0%	33 (14.5%)	0 (0.0%)	182 (80.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.5%)	45.1	172^nd of 346 public elementary schools	50.3%		52.9	126^th of 345 public elementary schools	63.5%	46	29.7		41.5	68.2	54.1	26.3	44.9	< 20%	40.9	37.8	23.7	26.1	$9,861
Sundance Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	3701 Sundance SW	Los Lunas	87031	Valencia County	Los Lunas Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 866-8231	617	35	17.6	30.8%	86 (13.9%)	3 (0.5%)	431 (69.9%)	6 (1.0%)	65 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.2%)	48.7	153^rd of 346 public elementary schools	55.8%		48.5	147^th of 345 public elementary schools	57.4%	6	30.0		53.4	54.3	43.8	32.9	47.0	40.9	35.1	25.0	31.4	33.4	$7,964
Bosque Farms Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1390 West Bosque Lp	Los Lunas	87031	Valencia County	Los Lunas Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 866-8231	458	26	17.6	30.3%	105 (22.9%)	0 (0.0%)	268 (58.5%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (14.8%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.7%)	72.9	61^st of 346 public elementary schools	82.4%		74.1	59^th of 345 public elementary schools	82.9%	2	50.0		66.1	56.7	63.3	61.9	61.8	33.9	20.9	68.3	61.9	44.3	$8,813
Ann Parish Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	112 Meadow Lake	Los Lunas	87031	Valencia County	Los Lunas Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 866-8231	402	25	16.0	54.5%	38 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	343 (85.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.2%)	36	212^th of 346 public elementary schools	38.7%		42.8	179^th of 345 public elementary schools	48.1%	33	17.8		42.3	56.5	31.1	44.1	44.5	21.2	21.0	40.0	26.5	26.4	$9,704
Tome Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	46 Chacon Rd	Los Lunas	87031	Valencia County	Los Lunas Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 866-8231	340	23	14.7	56.8%	27 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	302 (88.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.1%)	27.5	252^nd of 346 public elementary schools	27.2%		15.8	321^st of 345 public elementary schools	7.0%	69	< 20%	< 20%	35.9	39.6	31.3	41.9	37.5	< 20%	< 20%	28.1	20.9	15.3	$9,366
Dennis Chavez Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	19670 Hwy 314	Belen	87002	Valencia County	Belen Consolidated Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(505) 966-1800	294	22	13.3	50.0%	43 (14.6%)	0 (0.0%)	237 (80.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.7%)	82	42^nd of 346 public elementary schools	87.9%		60.4	98^th of 345 public elementary schools	71.6%	56	56.8		62.9	58.7	72.7	60.0	63.5	34.3	45.7	68.2	51.1	50.6	$9,163

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