- Enrollment
- 958
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Belen, NM
Belen Family School
Federal NCES profile for Belen Family School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350018000867
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belen Family School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of New Mexico schools.
- #1 of 10
- public schools in Belen · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 25.7:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Belen Family School has class sizes larger than 98% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belen Family School ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Belen, NM.
School address
District: Belen Consolidated Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350018000867 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Belen Family School held near 139 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 6.3 → 5.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 350018000867 · Belen, NM Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
154 enr · 25.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Belen High (958 students)
Belen Family School held near 139 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 6.3 → 5.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Belen Family School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Belen High
Belen High
958 students
- Belen Middle
Belen Middle
475 students
- La Merced Elem
La Merced Elementary
463 students
- Rio Grande Ele 332
Rio Grande Elementary
332 students
- Gil Sanchez El 316
Gil Sanchez Elementary
316 students
- This school 154
Belen Family School
154 students
What this shows Belen Family School reports 154 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belen Family School compares
Belen Family School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Mexico and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.7:1 | ▲ 84% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 154 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.7:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
154
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.7:1
students per teacher
- 84% above state mean
Top 98% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
5.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,218
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.9%
White 27.9%
Two or More 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.3, Belen Family School is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Belen Consolidated Schools reports $15,218 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belen Family School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belen High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belen Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Merced Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rio Grande Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gil Sanchez Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belen Family School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~154 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belen Family School
How many students attend Belen Family School?
Belen Family School has 154 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Belen, NM. CCD year-over-year: 138 (2022-23) → 139 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belen Family School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belen Family School is 25.7:1, which is 84% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Belen Family School?
100.0% of students at Belen Family School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belen Family School?
The largest demographic group at Belen Family School is Hispanic or Latino at 66.9% of enrollment, in Belen, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belen Family School?
Belen Family School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Belen Family School rank among public schools in Belen?
By Resource Investment Index, Belen Family School ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Belen, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Belen on the city page.
What other schools are in Belen Consolidated Schools?
Besides Belen Family School, Belen Consolidated Schools also operates Belen High (958 students), Belen Middle (475 students), and La Merced Elementary (463 students). See the Belen Consolidated Schools district page for the complete list.