How do these districts compare?
| Metric | BELEN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS | LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
|---|---|---|
| Location | BELEN, New Mexico | LAS CRUCES, New Mexico |
| Total Enrollment | 3,602 | 23,631 |
| Number of Schools | 10 | 38 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.1:1 | 14.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | BELEN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS | LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,914 | $13,226 |
| Federal Revenue | 15.8% | 17.0% |
| State Revenue | 70.9% | 69.4% |
| Local Revenue | 13.3% | 13.6% |
BELEN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS
Federal State Local
LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | BELEN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS | LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17.5% | 14.9% |
| African American | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 78.3% | 80.4% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | BELEN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS | LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 4 | 117 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 4 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 284.8:1 | 673.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 41.5% | 42.1% |
School Types
BELEN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.