At a glance
Reported students
298
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Mexico elementary enrollment
47th percentile
Compared with 451 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
336
Dolores Gonzales Elementary: 298 reported students.
State peer staffing position
14th percentile
9.3:1 reported; state peer median 12.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 292
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11:1
What the reported data says about Dolores Gonzales Elementary
Dolores Gonzales Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Albuquerque. It is one of 174 current school records connected to Albuquerque Public Schools. NCES reports 298 students for 2024–25.
Among 451 elementary schools in New Mexico with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 306 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 47th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.3:1, below the New Mexico median of 12.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (86.9%) and White (9.7%). English learners represent 43.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 22.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Dolores Gonzales Elementary
- 1How do the reported 9.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 32 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 43.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 22.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White9.7%
- Hispanic86.9%
- Black0%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Albuquerque Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
San Antonito Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
299 reported students
Onate Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
301 reported students
Pajarito Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
301 reported students
McCollum Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
302 reported students
Adobe Acres Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
303 reported students
Coronado Dual Language Magnet
Elementary · Grades KG–06
306 reported students
Public schools near Dolores Gonzales Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coronado Dual Language Magnet Elementary · Albuquerque Public Schools | KG–06 | 306 | 0.4 mi |
| Eugene Field Elementary Elementary · Albuquerque Public Schools | PK–05 | 113 | 0.9 mi |
| Lew Wallace Elementary Elementary · Albuquerque Public Schools | KG–05 | 141 | 1 mi |
| Longfellow Elementary Elementary · Albuquerque Public Schools | PK–05 | 168 | 1.2 mi |
| East San Jose Elementary Elementary · Albuquerque Public Schools | PK–05 | 317 | 1.2 mi |
| Valle Vista Elementary Elementary · Albuquerque Public Schools | PK–05 | 259 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dolores Gonzales Elementary
What grades does Dolores Gonzales Elementary serve?
Dolores Gonzales Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Albuquerque Public Schools.
How many students attend Dolores Gonzales Elementary?
Dolores Gonzales Elementary reported 298 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 47th percentile among 451 New Mexico elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 292 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dolores Gonzales Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 9.3:1, based on 298 students and 32 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Mexico median for the same school level is 12.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Dolores Gonzales Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dolores Gonzales Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Albuquerque Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Dolores Gonzales Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Dolores Gonzales Elementary in?
Dolores Gonzales Elementary is part of Albuquerque Public Schools, based in Albuquerque, NM, which operates 174 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dolores Gonzales Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Coronado Dual Language Magnet (0.4 mi), Eugene Field Elementary (0.9 mi), Lew Wallace Elementary (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.