Enrollment
316
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 350018000144
Gil Sanchez Elementary — Belen, NM
Federal NCES profile for Gil Sanchez Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 36/100.
👥 Class size 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Belen Consolidated Schools · New Mexico
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 14.4:1 New Mexico avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gil Sanchez Elementary compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Gil Sanchez Elementary reports 316 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 22.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 6% below the New Mexico state mean of 14.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 15% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 100.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 24% above the New Mexico average and 93% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 316 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 28.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Belen Consolidated Schools spends $13,914 per pupil district-wide, below the New Mexico average of $19,045 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 13.3% from local sources (property taxes), 70.9% from the state, and 15.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gil Sanchez Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Mexico state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 316 | top 56% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
13.5:1
students per teacher
— 6% below state mean
Top 45% in New Mexico — lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
28.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,914
per pupil, district-wide
— below New Mexico avg of $19,045
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 316 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 316 Top 56% in New Mexico — larger than 44% of 873 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 22.0
Students per teacher 13.5:1 -6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 100.0% +24% vs state
NCES ID 350018000144
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.1%
White 17.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Two or More 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 316:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 28.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Belen Consolidated Schools, which includes Gil Sanchez Elementary.
$13,914
Per student
-27%
vs New Mexico
Avg $19,045
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 13.3%
State 70.9%
Federal 15.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 958
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
Similar other schools in Belen
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
La Merced Elementary
Standard public school
463 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Rio Grande Elementary
Standard public school
332 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Dennis Chavez Elementary
Standard public school
294 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
La Promesa Elementary
Standard public school
230 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Gil Sanchez Elementary
How many students attend Gil Sanchez Elementary?
Gil Sanchez Elementary has 316 students enrolled. It is a other school in BELEN, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gil Sanchez Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gil Sanchez Elementary is 13.5:1, which is 6% lower than the New Mexico average of 14.4:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gil Sanchez Elementary?
100.0% of students at Gil Sanchez Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gil Sanchez Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Gil Sanchez Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 80.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in BELEN, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gil Sanchez Elementary?
Gil Sanchez Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.