Serving 297 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Gil Sanchez Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 297 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gil Sanchez Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Gil Sanchez Elementary School's student population of 297 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
297 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gil Sanchez Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gil Sanchez Elementary School is 0.32, 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
#48 out of 810 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
81%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
17%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gil Sanchez Elementary School's ranking?
Gil Sanchez Elementary School is ranked #48 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Gil Sanchez Elementary School often compared to?
Gil Sanchez Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like La Merced Elementary School, Belen Family School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Gil Sanchez Elementary School?
297 students attend Gil Sanchez Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Gil Sanchez Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gil Sanchez Elementary School?
Gil Sanchez Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gil Sanchez Elementary School offer ?
Gil Sanchez Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Gil Sanchez Elementary School part of?
Gil Sanchez Elementary School is part of Belen Consolidated Schools School District.
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