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BELEN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS

New Mexico · Public School District
10
Schools
3,602
Students
$13,914
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
100.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
76.5%
Graduation Rate
-10.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

BELEN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS is a public school district in New Mexico serving 3,602 students across 10 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 76.5% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,914 is near the national average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community.

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All Schools (10)
Elementary Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BELEN FAMILY SCHOOL01–08138
DENNIS CHAVEZ ELEMENTARYPK–06296
GIL SANCHEZ ELEMENTARYPK–06297
LA MERCED ELEMENTARYPK–06437
LA PROMESA ELEMENTARYPK–06203
RIO GRANDE ELEMENTARYPK–06357
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BELEN MIDDLE07–08528
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY04–06223
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BELEN HIGH09–121,027
BELEN INFINITY HIGH09–1296
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,914Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
71%
13%
State
70.9%
Local (property tax)
13.3%
Federal
15.8%

State funding accounts for 71% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
3,602
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate76.5%
Opportunity Score—
StateNew Mexico →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 76.5%, graduation is 10.0 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in BELEN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS?
BELEN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS has 10 public schools, serving a total of 3,602 students.
What is the graduation rate for BELEN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 76.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does BELEN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS spend per student?
BELEN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS spends $13,914 per pupil — 3% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in BELEN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS?
100% of students in BELEN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in BELEN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS?
No, BELEN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does BELEN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS serve?
BELEN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.