La Promesa Elementary School

898 Hwy 304
Belen, NM 87002
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 203 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower 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 10:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 203 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Bottom 50% in NM
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

La Promesa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

School Overview

La Promesa Elementary School's student population of 203 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
203 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

La Promesa 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 La Promesa Elementary School is 0.44, 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.
This School
State Level (NM)
#547 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of La Promesa Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of La Promesa 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 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of La Promesa 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 2021-22 school year data.
21-39%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of La Promesa Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in La Promesa Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
70%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in La Promesa Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in La Promesa Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
White
27%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in La Promesa Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in La Promesa Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in La Promesa Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Mexico.
0.44
This chart displays the diversity score of La Promesa Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in La Promesa Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
6%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in La Promesa 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.
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 #547 out of 810 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?
15-19% 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?
203 students attend La Promesa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of La Promesa Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% 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 10:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does La Promesa Elementary School offer ?
La Promesa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is La Promesa Elementary School part of?
La Promesa Elementary School is part of Belen Consolidated Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 203 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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