Serving 294 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Dennis Chavez Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 294 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dennis Chavez Elementary serves the northern part of the Belen, NM school district, encompassing an area of approximately 31.9 square miles. Families in this zone typically drive 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 5.7 miles to the zone's edge, and the furthest point being 9.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dennis Chavez Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Dennis Chavez Elementary School's student population of 294 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
294 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Dennis Chavez Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dennis Chavez Elementary School is 0.34, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#184 out of 796 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
24%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
2%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Hispanic
80%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
White
15%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dennis Chavez Elementary School's ranking?
Dennis Chavez Elementary School is ranked #184 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Mexico.
What schools are Dennis Chavez Elementary School often compared to?
Dennis Chavez Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Katherine Gallegos Elementary School, Los Lunas Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Dennis Chavez Elementary School?
294 students attend Dennis Chavez Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Dennis Chavez Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dennis Chavez Elementary School?
Dennis Chavez Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dennis Chavez Elementary School offer ?
Dennis Chavez Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dennis Chavez Elementary School part of?
Dennis Chavez Elementary School is part of Belen School District.
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