RIO GRANDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RIO GRANDE ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the BELEN school district, located in BELEN, NM with about 313 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 21 teachers, RIO GRANDE ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

RIO GRANDE ELEMENTARY, located in Belen, New Mexico, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Belen Consolidated Schools district. Situated on Eastside School Road, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students in the community. It focuses on providing a balanced curriculum that emphasizes core academic skills, such as literacy and mathematics, while encouraging the social and emotional development necessary for early childhood growth.

The school operates as a central hub for the local neighborhood, aiming to engage both students and families through its academic programs and community-oriented atmosphere. By utilizing resources provided by the district, RIO GRANDE ELEMENTARY strives to prepare its students for future academic success by maintaining consistent educational standards and encouraging a culture of learning that reflects the values of the Belen area.

For more information, contact RIO GRANDE ELEMENTARY at (505) 966-2200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.