Enrollment
365
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Raymond Gabaldon Elementary compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Raymond Gabaldon Elementary
Raymond Gabaldon Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Los Lunas, New Mexico, enrolling 365 students.
At 12.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Mexico median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the New Mexico typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 365 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 286 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #159.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (80%) and White (16%) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 365 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Los Lunas Public Schools spends $10,978 per pupil, 34% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Los Lunas Public Schools also operates Los Lunas High (1,460 students) and Valencia High (960 students) alongside Raymond Gabaldon Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Raymond Gabaldon Elementary compares
Raymond Gabaldon Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,978
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $16,652
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Los Lunas Public Schools, which includes Raymond Gabaldon Elementary.
$10,978
Per student
-34%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.5%
State 72.7%
Federal 13.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,460
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Mexico, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~365 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Raymond Gabaldon Elementary a good school?
Raymond Gabaldon Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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