Public schools in Belen, NM
10 open public schools with an address in Belen, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
10
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,500
10 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.9:1
New Mexico median 12.4:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Belen public schools
The federal directory lists 10 public schools in Belen, NM: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. The 10 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,500 students, an average of 350 per school. The largest campus is Belen High (958 students), and the largest elementary school is La Merced Elementary (463).
Every listed school belongs to Belen Consolidated Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.9:1, higher than the statewide school median of 12.4:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 100% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Belen
Elementary schools in Belen
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belen Family School Belen Consolidated Schools · Alternative School | 01–08 | 154 | 29.1:1 | |
| Dennis Chavez Elementary Belen Consolidated Schools | PK–06 | 294 | 13.4:1 | |
| Gil Sanchez Elementary Belen Consolidated Schools | PK–06 | 316 | 14.4:1 | |
| La Merced Elementary Belen Consolidated Schools | PK–06 | 463 | 15.7:1 | |
| La Promesa Elementary Belen Consolidated Schools | PK–06 | 230 | 12.8:1 | |
| Rio Grande Elementary Belen Consolidated Schools | PK–03 | 332 | 11.6:1 |
Middle schools in Belen
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belen Middle Belen Consolidated Schools | 07–08 | 475 | 15.8:1 | |
| Central Elementary Belen Consolidated Schools | 04–06 | 166 | 11.4:1 |
High schools in Belen
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belen High Belen Consolidated Schools | 09–12 | 958 | 19:1 | |
| Belen Infinity High Belen Consolidated Schools · Alternative School | 09–12 | 112 | 11.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White16.5%
- Hispanic79.2%
- Black0.8%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 10 Belen schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,500 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Belen
How many public schools are in Belen, NM?
The current NCES directory lists 10 open public schools with a location address in Belen: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 3,500 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Belen?
All listed public schools with an address in Belen belong to Belen Consolidated Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Belen?
Belen High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Belen, with 958 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Belen?
No school with an address in Belen is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in New Mexico.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Belen schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Belen public schools is 13.9:1, higher than the New Mexico school median of 12.4:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Belen guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby New Mexico cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All New Mexico cities