- Enrollment
- 1,460
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Los Lunas, NM
Raymond Gabaldon Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Raymond Gabaldon Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350168000438
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Raymond Gabaldon Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #4 of 12
- schools in Los Lunas · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Raymond Gabaldon Elementary has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Raymond Gabaldon Elementary ranks #4 of 12 schools in Los Lunas, NM.
School address
District: Los Lunas Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350168000438 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Raymond Gabaldon Elementary held near 378 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 350168000438 · Los Lunas, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
365 enr · 12.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Los Lunas High (1,460 students)
Raymond Gabaldon Elementary held near 378 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Raymond Gabaldon 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
- Katherine Gall
Katherine Gallegos Elementary
605 students
- This school 365
Raymond Gabaldon Elementary
365 students
What this shows Raymond Gabaldon Elementary reports 365 students on the CCD universe file.
How Raymond Gabaldon Elementary compares
Raymond Gabaldon 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 10% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 365 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
365
Bigger than 42% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 41% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.2%
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 365 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.7%
White 15.6%
African American 1.6%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.0, Raymond Gabaldon 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 Raymond Gabaldon 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sundance Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Katherine Gallegos Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Raymond Gabaldon 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
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~365 students)
Frequently asked questions about Raymond Gabaldon Elementary
How many students attend Raymond Gabaldon Elementary?
Raymond Gabaldon Elementary has 365 students enrolled. It is a public school in Los Lunas, NM. CCD year-over-year: 386 (2022-23) → 378 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Raymond Gabaldon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Raymond Gabaldon Elementary is 12.6:1, which is 10% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Raymond Gabaldon Elementary?
100.0% of students at Raymond Gabaldon Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Raymond Gabaldon Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Raymond Gabaldon Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 79.7% of enrollment, in Los Lunas, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Raymond Gabaldon Elementary?
Raymond Gabaldon Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Raymond Gabaldon Elementary rank among schools in Los Lunas?
By Resource Investment Index, Raymond Gabaldon Elementary ranks #4 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 Raymond Gabaldon 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.