LA MERCED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
LA MERCED ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the BELEN school district, located in BELEN, NM with about 473 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 31 teachers, LA MERCED ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
LA MERCED ELEMENTARY, located in Belen, New Mexico, is a public school serving students in the local community as part of the Belen Consolidated Schools district. The school is dedicated to providing a foundational educational experience that emphasizes core academic subjects, student development, and community involvement. It serves as a central hub for elementary-aged children in the area, focusing on creating a supportive environment that prepares students for their transition into middle school.
The school’s mission generally aligns with the broader district goals of fostering academic achievement and personal growth through a structured curriculum and faculty support. By maintaining a focus on traditional classroom learning and extracurricular engagement, LA MERCED ELEMENTARY strives to address the diverse needs of its student population. Families and community members often utilize the school's digital presence to stay informed about academic calendars, school policies, and upcoming district events.
For more information, contact LA MERCED ELEMENTARY at (505) 966-2100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BELEN, NM 87002
(505) 966-2100
LA MERCED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BELEN, NM with about 473 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Mexico
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- BELEN
- Total Students:
- 473
- Teachers:
- 31.1
- 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 473 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 66.8%
- White
- 28.8%
- Black or African American
- 3.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.1%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- Female
- 49.0%
- Male
- 51.0%
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.