At a glance
Reported students
332
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–03
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Mexico elementary enrollment
57th percentile
Compared with 451 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
305
Rio Grande Elementary: 332 reported students.
State peer staffing position
39th percentile
11.6:1 reported; state peer median 12.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 276
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.5:1
What the reported data says about Rio Grande Elementary
Rio Grande Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–03 in Belen. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Belen Consolidated Schools. NCES reports 332 students for 2024–25.
Among 451 elementary schools in New Mexico with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 306 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 57th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.6:1, close to the New Mexico median of 12.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (84.6%) and White (11.4%). English learners represent 4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 23.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Rio Grande Elementary
- 1How do the reported 11.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4%
- Students with disabilities
- 23.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White11.4%
- Hispanic84.6%
- Black0.9%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Belen Consolidated Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Gil Sanchez Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
316 reported students
Dennis Chavez Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
294 reported students
La Promesa Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
230 reported students
La Merced Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
463 reported students
Belen Family School
Elementary · Grades 01–08
154 reported students
Belen Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
475 reported students
Public schools near Rio Grande Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belen Family School Elementary · Belen Consolidated Schools | 01–08 | 154 | under 0.1 mi |
| La Merced Elementary Elementary · Belen Consolidated Schools | PK–06 | 463 | 1.9 mi |
| Gil Sanchez Elementary Elementary · Belen Consolidated Schools | PK–06 | 316 | 3.2 mi |
| Dennis Chavez Elementary Elementary · Belen Consolidated Schools | PK–06 | 294 | 5 mi |
| Tome Elementary Elementary · Los Lunas Public Schools | PK–06 | 340 | 6.4 mi |
| Desert View Elementary Elementary · Los Lunas Public Schools | PK–06 | 393 | 7.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Rio Grande Elementary
What grades does Rio Grande Elementary serve?
Rio Grande Elementary reports grades PK–03 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Belen Consolidated Schools.
How many students attend Rio Grande Elementary?
Rio Grande Elementary reported 332 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 57th percentile among 451 New Mexico elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 276 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Rio Grande Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 11.6:1, based on 332 students and 28.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Mexico median for the same school level is 12.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Rio Grande Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Rio Grande Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Belen Consolidated Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Rio Grande Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Rio Grande Elementary in?
Rio Grande Elementary is part of Belen Consolidated Schools, based in Belen, NM, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Rio Grande Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Belen Family School (under 0.1 mi), La Merced Elementary (1.9 mi), Gil Sanchez Elementary (3.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.