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CENTRAL ELEMENTARY

PublicGrades 4–6
BELEN, New Mexico · BELEN
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students166
Student:Teacher11.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch99%
Title INo

Race / Ethnicity Breakdown

CENTRAL ELEMENTARY's enrollment is predominantly hispanic / latino (81.3%).

166students
White15.7%
Hispanic / Latino81.3%
Black / African American1.8%
Two or More1.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2025).

Gender Distribution

Female85
Male81

Understanding These Numbers

NCES race/ethnicity categories

The National Center for Education Statistics reports race/ethnicity using seven mutually exclusive categories, aligned with the U.S. Census. Hispanic ethnicity is reported separately from race.

Diversity and school quality are distinct

A school's demographic profile reflects its neighborhood and district boundaries, not its academic quality. Use these numbers for context, not as a quality signal.

English Language Learners

ELL students are entitled to language support services under federal law. A higher ELL % often reflects a school serving a multilingual immigrant community.

IEP / Special Education

IEP percentages reflect students receiving specialized instruction under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This includes a wide range of learning, physical, and developmental needs.