Serving 245 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bellehaven Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 245 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24%
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bellehaven Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Bellehaven Elementary School's student population of 245 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
245 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bellehaven Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
7%
12%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
66%
62%
Black
3%
2%
White
18%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Bellehaven Elementary School often compared to?
Bellehaven Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Janet Kahn Fine Arts Academy, Chelwood Elementary School, Collet Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Bellehaven Elementary School?
245 students attend Bellehaven Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Bellehaven Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bellehaven Elementary School?
Bellehaven Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bellehaven Elementary School offer ?
Bellehaven Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bellehaven Elementary School part of?
Bellehaven Elementary School is part of Albuquerque Public Schools School District.
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