LA MERCED ELEMENTARY

www.beleneagles.org/o/lme

463 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

La Merced Elementary, located in Belen, New Mexico, is a public school serving students in the local community as part of the Belen Consolidated Schools district. The school is dedicated to providing a foundational educational experience that emphasizes core academic subjects, student development, and community involvement. It serves as a central hub for elementary-aged children in the area, focusing on creating a supportive environment that prepares students for their transition into middle school.

The school’s mission generally aligns with the broader district goals of fostering academic achievement and personal growth through a structured curriculum and faculty support. By maintaining a focus on traditional classroom learning and extracurricular engagement, La Merced Elementary strives to address the diverse needs of its student population. Families and community members often utilize the school's digital presence to stay informed about academic calendars, school policies, and upcoming district events.

463

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LA MERCED ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	86
Hispanic	366
Black	3
Two or More	1
American Indian	7

Hispanic
366 (79.0%)
White
86 (18.6%)
American Indian
7 (1.5%)
Black
3 (0.6%)
Two or More
1 (0.2%)

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)966-2100
Website:	http://www.beleneagles.org/o/lme
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	463
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	463
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

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 74

Grade 6 79