BELL ELEMENTARY

bell.demingps.org

279 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Bell Elementary School, located at 1000 East Maple in Deming, New Mexico, is a core institution within the Deming Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is committed to providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. As a neighborhood school, it plays a vital role in the local Deming area by fostering a supportive learning environment designed to help young students build the essential skills necessary for long-term educational success.

The school’s official website serves as a primary hub for communication between educators, students, and families. It offers essential resources, including academic calendars, information on school policies, and updates on various programs and extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards and community-oriented initiatives, Bell Elementary strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while creating a safe and encouraging space for early childhood development.

279

Total Students

24.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BELL ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	247
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	6

Hispanic
247 (88.5 %)
White
22 (7.9 %)
Two or More
6 (2.2 %)
Black
2 (0.7 %)
Asian
2 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	DEMING PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(575)546-9712
Website:	http://bell.demingps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	279
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	142
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 36

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 37