Daniel Fernandez Elementary School serves 384 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
384 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)35-39%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)50-54%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
85%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
12%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% NM state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NM state average).
How many students attend Daniel Fernandez Elementary School?
384 students attend Daniel Fernandez Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Daniel Fernandez Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Daniel Fernandez Elementary School?
Daniel Fernandez Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Daniel Fernandez Elementary School offer ?
Daniel Fernandez Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Daniel Fernandez Elementary School part of?
Daniel Fernandez Elementary School is part of Los Lunas Public Schools School District.
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