- Enrollment
- 958
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Belen, NM
La Promesa Elementary
Federal NCES profile for La Promesa Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350018000849
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Promesa Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of New Mexico schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Belen · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
La Promesa Elementary has class sizes smaller than 71% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Promesa Elementary ranks #2 of 5 schools in Belen, NM.
School address
District: Belen Consolidated Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350018000849 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
La Promesa Elementary held near 205 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 350018000849 · Belen, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
230 enr · 11.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Belen High (958 students)
La Promesa Elementary held near 205 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
La Promesa 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
- Gil Sanchez El 316
Gil Sanchez Elementary
316 students
- This school 230
La Promesa Elementary
230 students
What this shows La Promesa Elementary reports 230 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Promesa Elementary compares
La Promesa 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 18% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 230 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
230
Bigger than 23% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 29% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.2%
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 230 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.7%
White 17.8%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.8, La Promesa 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 La Promesa 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Merced Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rio Grande Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gil Sanchez Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Promesa 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
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~230 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Promesa Elementary
How many students attend La Promesa Elementary?
La Promesa Elementary has 230 students enrolled. It is a public school in Belen, NM. CCD year-over-year: 203 (2022-23) → 205 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Promesa Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at La Promesa Elementary is 11.5:1, which is 18% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at La Promesa Elementary?
100.0% of students at La Promesa Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Promesa Elementary?
The largest demographic group at La Promesa Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 78.7% of enrollment, in Belen, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Promesa Elementary?
La Promesa Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 La Promesa Elementary rank among schools in Belen?
By Resource Investment Index, La Promesa Elementary ranks #2 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 La Promesa 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.