- Enrollment
- 958
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Belen, NM
Gil Sanchez Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Gil Sanchez Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350018000144
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gil Sanchez Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Belen · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gil Sanchez Elementary has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gil Sanchez Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Belen, NM.
School address
District: Belen Consolidated Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350018000144 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Gil Sanchez Elementary held near 304 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.6 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 350018000144 · Belen, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
316 enr · 14.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Belen High (958 students)
Gil Sanchez Elementary held near 304 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.6 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Gil Sanchez Elementary 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
- This school 316
Gil Sanchez Elementary
316 students
- Dennis Chavez 294
Dennis Chavez Elementary
294 students
What this shows Gil Sanchez Elementary reports 316 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gil Sanchez Elementary compares
Gil Sanchez Elementary 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 3% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 316 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
316
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 32.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.7, Gil Sanchez Elementary is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Belen Consolidated Schools reports $15,218 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gil Sanchez Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belen High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belen Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Merced Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rio Grande Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dennis Chavez Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gil Sanchez Elementary'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
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide other 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 (~316 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gil Sanchez Elementary
How many students attend Gil Sanchez Elementary?
Gil Sanchez Elementary has 316 students enrolled. It is a public school in Belen, NM. CCD year-over-year: 297 (2022-23) → 304 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gil Sanchez Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gil Sanchez Elementary is 14.4:1, which is 3% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Belen, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gil Sanchez Elementary?
Gil Sanchez Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gil Sanchez Elementary rank among schools in Belen?
By Resource Investment Index, Gil Sanchez Elementary ranks #3 of 5 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 schools in Belen on the city page.
What other schools are in Belen Consolidated Schools?
Besides Gil Sanchez Elementary, 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.