KATHERINE GALLEGOS ELEMENTARY

www.llschools.net

635 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Katherine Gallegos Elementary School is a public school located in Los Lunas, New Mexico, serving students as part of the Los Lunas School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on developing foundational academic skills while promoting social and emotional growth in its students. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards, with an emphasis on preparing young learners for future success through a blend of rigorous classroom instruction and meaningful extracurricular activities.

The school is known for being an integral part of the local Los Lunas community, emphasizing strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. By utilizing resources provided by the district, Katherine Gallegos Elementary strives to provide an inclusive atmosphere that celebrates diversity and encourages individual student achievement. Through its website and school initiatives, the administration maintains active communication with parents, ensuring that the community remains involved in the educational journey and the overall development of the student body.

635

Total Students

33.1

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KATHERINE GALLEGOS ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	120
Hispanic	482
Black	6
Asian	1
Two or More	17
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
482 (75.9 %)
White
120 (18.9 %)
Two or More
17 (2.7 %)
American Indian
8 (1.3 %)
Black
6 (0.9 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	LOS LUNAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(505)866-8231
Website:	http://www.llschools.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	635
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	605
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 40

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 87

Grade 6 92