DENNIS CHAVEZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DENNIS CHAVEZ ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the BELEN school district, located in BELEN, NM with about 319 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, DENNIS CHAVEZ ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
DENNIS CHAVEZ ELEMENTARY School, located in Belen, New Mexico, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Belen Consolidated School District. Situated on Highway 314, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured learning environment for elementary-aged children in the local community. The school’s mission generally aligns with district-wide goals, focusing on academic proficiency in core subjects like literacy and mathematics while fostering the social and emotional development of its diverse student body.
As a member of the Belen school system, DENNIS CHAVEZ ELEMENTARY emphasizes a collaborative approach involving teachers, staff, and parents to cultivate a positive school culture. The institution strives to prepare students for the transition to middle school by equipping them with essential critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Through various classroom activities and school programs, the campus aims to promote inclusivity and academic growth, serving as an important hub for students living in the Belen and Los Lunas area.
For more information, contact DENNIS CHAVEZ ELEMENTARY at (505) 966-1800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BELEN, NM 87002
(505) 966-1800
DENNIS CHAVEZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BELEN, NM with about 319 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Mexico
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- BELEN
- Total Students:
- 319
- Teachers:
- 24.2
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 319 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DENNIS CHAVEZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 76% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 75.5%
- White
- 21.3%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.9%
- Black or African American
- 0.9%
- Female
- 51.7%
- Male
- 48.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.