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Rio Grande Elementary

Belen, New Mexico · Grades PreK to 6 · Belen

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About Rio Grande Elementary

Rio Grande Elementary serves pre-K through grade 6 as a public school in Belen, New Mexico. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 332 students enrolled. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Belen. With about 28.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 11.6 students per teacher. Within 5 miles there are 11 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. Belen School District runs 10 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a small metro area, in Valencia County.

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School facts

Address	15 Eastside School Rd, Belen, NM 87002
Phone	(505) 966-2200
School district	Belen
Grades	PreK to 6
Students (2024-25)	332
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	28.5
Students per teacher	11.6
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, small, Valencia County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 350018000146). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Belen Family SchoolPublic · Grades 1 to 8Belen · 0.1 mi Belen Infinity HighPublic · Grades 9 to 12Belen · 0.9 mi Belen MiddlePublic · Grades 7 to 8Belen · 0.9 mi Central ElementaryPublic · Grades 4 to 6Belen · 1.2 mi St Mary's Catholic School BelenPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Belen · 1.4 mi La Merced ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 6Belen · 1.9 mi Belen HighPublic · Grades 9 to 12Belen · 2 mi Canon Christian AcademyPrivate, Christian (nondenominational) · Grades PreK to 12Belen · 2.1 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Rio Grande Elementary serve?

Rio Grande Elementary serves pre-K through grade 6.

How many students attend Rio Grande Elementary?

Rio Grande Elementary reported 332 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rio Grande Elementary?

About 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 332 students and 28.5 teachers in federal data.

Is Rio Grande Elementary a public or charter school?

Rio Grande Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Rio Grande Elementary in?

Rio Grande Elementary is part of Belen School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/nm/belen-school-district/

Where is Rio Grande Elementary located?

Rio Grande Elementary is at 15 Eastside School Rd, Belen, NM 87002. The phone number is (505) 966-2200.

How many other schools are near Rio Grande Elementary?

There are 11 other schools within 5 miles of Rio Grande Elementary in our directory.