DOLORES GONZALES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

DOLORES GONZALES ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ALBUQUERQUE school district, located in ALBUQUERQUE, NM with about 394 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 33 teachers, DOLORES GONZALES ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

DOLORES GONZALES ELEMENTARY, located in the Huning Castle neighborhood of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is part of the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) district. The school is named in honor of Dolores Gonzales, a long-time educator and community advocate who dedicated her career to bilingual education and supporting students in the Albuquerque area. The campus serves as a foundational educational hub for its local community, striving to create an environment that values academic growth, cultural heritage, and student development.

The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that caters to a diverse student population, reflecting the rich cultural tapestry of the surrounding community. As part of the broader APS system, DOLORES GONZALES ELEMENTARY focuses on core curriculum standards while often integrating programs aimed at literacy and social-emotional development. By maintaining a connection to its namesake’s legacy of educational equity, the school remains committed to providing accessible learning opportunities for its neighborhood students and fostering a sense of civic responsibility and academic achievement.

For more information, contact DOLORES GONZALES ELEMENTARY at (505) 880-3744 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.