Dennis Chavez Elementary School

19670 Hwy 314
Belen, NM 87002

(School attendance zone shown in map)

www.beleneagles.org

Dennis Chavez Elementary School serves 269 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the New Mexico state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 269 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 88%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19%
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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School Overview

Dennis Chavez Elementary School's student population of 269 students has declined by 18% over five school years.

The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Total Students

269 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

19 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

The diversity score of Dennis Chavez Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (NM)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

15-19%

21%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dennis Chavez Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

30-34%

33%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dennis Chavez Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

American Indian

12%

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

85%

62%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Dennis Chavez Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

12%

21%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Dennis Chavez Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.27

0.57

This chart display the diversity score of Dennis Chavez Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

100%

73%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dennis Chavez Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)

10%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dennis Chavez Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Belen Consolidated Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%).

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?

15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).

How many students attend Dennis Chavez Elementary School?

269 students attend Dennis Chavez Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

85% of Dennis Chavez Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Dennis Chavez Elementary School?

Dennis Chavez Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.

What grades does Dennis Chavez Elementary School offer ?

Dennis Chavez Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6

What school district is Dennis Chavez Elementary School part of?

Dennis Chavez Elementary School is part of Belen Consolidated Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 269 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 88%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19%
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education