DENNIS CHAVEZ ELEMENTARY

BELEN
19670 HWY 314
BELEN, NM 87002
294 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Dennis Chavez Elementary School, located in Belen, New Mexico, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Belen Consolidated School District. Situated on Highway 314, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured learning environment for elementary-aged children in the local community. The school’s mission generally aligns with district-wide goals, focusing on academic proficiency in core subjects like literacy and mathematics while fostering the social and emotional development of its diverse student body.

As a member of the Belen school system, Dennis Chavez Elementary emphasizes a collaborative approach involving teachers, staff, and parents to cultivate a positive school culture. The institution strives to prepare students for the transition to middle school by equipping them with essential critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Through various classroom activities and school programs, the campus aims to promote inclusivity and academic growth, serving as an important hub for students living in the Belen and Los Lunas area.
294
Total Students
22.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    237 (80.6%)
  • White
    43 (14.6%)
  • Two or More
    8 (2.7%)
  • American Indian
    6 (2.0%)
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: BELEN
Phone: (505)966-1800
Website: http://www.beleneagles.org/o/dce
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 294
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 294
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 2
Kindergarten 34
Grade 1 40
Grade 2 36
Grade 3 48
Grade 4 46
Grade 5 47
Grade 6 41
Gender Ratio
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