CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CENTRAL ELEMENTARY is a Title I public middle school that is part of the BELEN school district, located in BELEN, NM with about 233 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade 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 13 teachers, CENTRAL ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

CENTRAL ELEMENTARY School, located at 600 Picard Avenue in Belen, New Mexico, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Belen Consolidated Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on the academic and social development of its elementary-age students. By providing a structured curriculum, the school aims to prepare children for future academic success while emphasizing the importance of community involvement and basic educational competencies.

The school utilizes its digital platform, hosted via ClassJump, to bridge the communication gap between the classroom and the home. This resource allows faculty to share classroom updates, resources, and important information with parents and students, ensuring that the school community stays connected and informed. Overall, CENTRAL ELEMENTARY functions as a key pillar in the local Belen neighborhood, prioritizing student engagement and consistent academic growth.

For more information, contact CENTRAL ELEMENTARY at (505) 966-1200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

600 PICARD AVE
BELEN, NM 87002
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CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BELEN, NM with about 233 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New Mexico

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
BELEN
Total Students:
233
Teachers:
13.6
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
Grade Levels Offered
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 233 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 78% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
77.7%
White
18.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
3.0%
Black or African American
1.3%

Female
48.5%
Male
51.5%

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.