Serving 234 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 234 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- 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 234 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
234 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bellehaven Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bellehaven Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#529 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
7%
12%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
64%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
19%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bellehaven Elementary School's ranking?
Bellehaven Elementary School is ranked #529 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Bellehaven Elementary School?
234 students attend Bellehaven Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Bellehaven Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bellehaven Elementary School?
Bellehaven Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, 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 School District.
In what neighborhood is Bellehaven Elementary School located?
Bellehaven Elementary School is located in the Bellehaven neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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