Serving 230 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, La Promesa 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower 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 82% 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: 230 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: LA Promesa Elementary serves the southwest part of Belen, NM, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 700.5 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 31.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
La Promesa Elementary School's student population of 230 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
230 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Loyal and True
School Rankings
La Promesa Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of La Promesa Elementary School is 0.35, 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
#433 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
79%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
18%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.7%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is La Promesa Elementary School's ranking?
La Promesa Elementary School is ranked #433 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend La Promesa Elementary School?
230 students attend La Promesa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of La Promesa Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of La Promesa Elementary School?
La Promesa Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does La Promesa Elementary School offer ?
La Promesa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is La Promesa Elementary School part of?
La Promesa Elementary School is part of Belen School District.
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