- Enrollment
- 1,460
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Los Lunas, NM
Katherine Gallegos Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Katherine Gallegos Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350168000722
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Katherine Gallegos Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of New Mexico schools.
- #9 of 12
- schools in Los Lunas · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Katherine Gallegos Elementary has class sizes larger than 89% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Katherine Gallegos Elementary ranks #9 of 12 schools in Los Lunas, NM.
School address
District: Los Lunas Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350168000722 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Katherine Gallegos Elementary held near 615 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.1 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 350168000722 · Los Lunas, NM Other · MID · TRAD
605 enr · 18.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Los Lunas High (1,460 students)
Katherine Gallegos Elementary held near 615 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.1 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Katherine Gallegos Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Los Lunas High
Los Lunas High
1,460 students
- Valencia High
Valencia High
960 students
- Los Lunas Midd
Los Lunas Middle
719 students
- Sundance Eleme
Sundance Elementary
617 students
- This school
Katherine Gallegos Elementary
605 students
- Los Lunas Elem 458
Los Lunas Elementary
458 students
What this shows Katherine Gallegos Elementary reports 605 students on the CCD universe file.
How Katherine Gallegos Elementary compares
Katherine Gallegos Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Mexico and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 31% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 605 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
605
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 89% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,753
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 605 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.7%
White 16.4%
Two or More 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.8, Katherine Gallegos Elementary is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Los Lunas Public Schools reports $13,753 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Katherine Gallegos Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Lunas High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valencia High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Los Lunas Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sundance Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Los Lunas Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Katherine Gallegos Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 960
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~605 students)
Frequently asked questions about Katherine Gallegos Elementary
How many students attend Katherine Gallegos Elementary?
Katherine Gallegos Elementary has 605 students enrolled. It is a public school in Los Lunas, NM. CCD year-over-year: 635 (2022-23) → 615 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Katherine Gallegos Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Katherine Gallegos Elementary is 18.3:1, which is 31% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Katherine Gallegos Elementary?
100.0% of students at Katherine Gallegos Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Katherine Gallegos Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Katherine Gallegos Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 77.7% of enrollment, in Los Lunas, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Katherine Gallegos Elementary?
Katherine Gallegos Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Katherine Gallegos Elementary rank among schools in Los Lunas?
By Resource Investment Index, Katherine Gallegos Elementary ranks #9 of 12 schools in Los Lunas, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Los Lunas on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Lunas Public Schools?
Besides Katherine Gallegos Elementary, Los Lunas Public Schools also operates Los Lunas High (1,460 students), Valencia High (960 students), and Los Lunas Middle (719 students). See the Los Lunas Public Schools district page for the complete list.