Serving 313 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dolores Gonzales Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dolores Gonzales Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Dolores Gonzales Elementary School's student population of 313 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
313 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Dolores Gonzales Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dolores Gonzales Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#547 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
88%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
10%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dolores Gonzales Elementary School's ranking?
Dolores Gonzales Elementary School is ranked #547 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Dolores Gonzales Elementary School?
313 students attend Dolores Gonzales Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Dolores Gonzales Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dolores Gonzales Elementary School?
Dolores Gonzales Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dolores Gonzales Elementary School offer ?
Dolores Gonzales Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dolores Gonzales Elementary School part of?
Dolores Gonzales Elementary School is part of Albuquerque School District.
In what neighborhood is Dolores Gonzales Elementary School located?
Dolores Gonzales Elementary School is located in the Barelas neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM. There are 1 other public schools located in Barelas.
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