What grades does CENTRAL ELEMENTARY serve?

As a Middle school, CENTRAL ELEMENTARY serves students in BELEN, NM. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is CENTRAL ELEMENTARY located?

You can find CENTRAL ELEMENTARY in BELEN, NM.

What is the student-teacher ratio at CENTRAL ELEMENTARY?

At CENTRAL ELEMENTARY, there are approximately 13.1 students for every teacher.

What schools are in BELEN, NM?

CENTRAL ELEMENTARY is among the schools serving BELEN, NM. The school is part of the local school system.

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CENTRAL ELEMENTARY — School Calendar 2026-27

Middle|BELEN, New Mexico|BELEN

BELEN, NM 87002

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Upcoming Events

Oct

Wed

Early Release (Staff Professional Learning)Staff DayDistrict-wide

Early Release: Staff Professional DevelopmentStudents will be dismissed at 1:16pm.

Oct

Thu

Parent-Teacher ConferenceStaff DayDistrict-wide

On this day, the scholars will be on a half day schedule. The time they will be release is 1:16pm. Parent-Teacher Conferences will be from 2:00pm to 7:00pm (Last schedule time is 6:45pm)

Oct

Fri

Parent Teacher Conferences (NO SCHOOL For Students)Staff DayDistrict-wide

Families - Schedule a conference with your student's teacher. We'll be available throughout the day.

Nov

Wed

Early Release (Staff Professional Learning)Staff DayDistrict-wide

Early Release due to Staff Professional LearningStudents will be dismissed at 1:16pm.

Nov

Mon

Fall Break (No School)BreakDistrict-wide

Nov

Wed

Thanksgiving Break (no school)BreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

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School Profile

Grades

4–6

Enrollment

183

Student:Teacher

13.1:1

Locale

Suburban

District

BELEN

Econ. Disadvantaged

92.3%

Phone

(505)966-1200

School Statistics

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

2 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.4:1

Better than average in NM

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

195

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,218

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,333

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$18,633

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 20%State 66%Local 14%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$342,449

+0.9% 1yr+40.6% 5yr

Albuquerque, NM metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

28.6%

Below 150% poverty line

7.6%

Unemployment rate

7.7%

Uninsured residents

15.4%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

749

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

726

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

297 (41%)

Speech/Language Impairment

186 (26%)

Autism

65 (9%)

Other Health Impairment

48 (7%)

Intellectual Disability

37 (5%)

Emotional Disturbance

27 (4%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

166

Current enrollment

Declining(-25% 5yr)

Coming Up

Wed, Oct 14, 2026

Early Release (Staff Professional Learning)

Early Release: Staff Professional DevelopmentStudents will be dismissed at 1:16pm.

Staff Day

Thu, Oct 15, 2026

Parent-Teacher Conference

On this day, the scholars will be on a half day schedule. The time they will be release is 1:16pm. Parent-Teacher Conferences will be from 2:00pm to 7:00pm (Last schedule time is 6:45pm)

Staff Day

Fri, Oct 16, 2026

Parent Teacher Conferences (NO SCHOOL For Students)

Families - Schedule a conference with your student's teacher. We'll be available throughout the day.

Staff Day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in BELEN. CENTRAL ELEMENTARY follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Tue, Sep 1, 2026	Beginning of Year Amira and IMSSA testing beginsDistrict-wide	exam	—
Wed, Sep 2, 2026	Professional Learning (early release)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Wed, Sep 2, 2026	Early Release DayDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day: No SchoolDistrict-wide No School on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day.	Holiday	—
Wed, Oct 14, 2026	Early Release (Staff Professional Learning)District-wide Early Release: Staff Professional DevelopmentStudents will be dismissed at 1:16pm.	Staff Day	—
Thu, Oct 15, 2026	Parent-Teacher ConferenceDistrict-wide On this day, the scholars will be on a half day schedule. The time they will be release is 1:16pm. Parent-Teacher Conferences will be from 2:00pm to 7:00pm (Last schedule time is 6:45pm)	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	Parent Teacher Conferences (NO SCHOOL For Students)District-wide Families - Schedule a conference with your student's teacher. We'll be available throughout the day.	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Early Release (Staff Professional Learning)District-wide Early Release due to Staff Professional LearningStudents will be dismissed at 1:16pm.	Staff Day	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Fall Break (No School)District-wide	Break	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break (no school)District-wide	Break	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving - All sites closed.District-wide	Holiday	—
Wed, Dec 2, 2026	Professional Learning (early release)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Wed, Dec 16, 2026	Early Release - High SchoolsDistrict-wide High schools will be dismissed at 1:00pm.	half_day	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break (no school)District-wide	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	MLK Jr. Day (no school)District-wide	Holiday	—
Wed, Feb 3, 2027	Early Release (Staff Professional Learning)District-wide Early Release due to Staff Professional LearningStudents will be dismissed at 1:16pm.	Staff Day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day (no school)District-wide	Holiday	—
Wed, Mar 10, 2027	Professional Learning (early release)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Thu, Mar 11, 2027	Parent Teacher Conferences (half day)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	Parent Teacher Conferences (no school)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	Spring Break (No School)District-wide	Break	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide Spring Break 2027Enjoy your time off!	Break	—
Tue, Mar 30, 2027	No School - Spring BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Wed, Mar 31, 2027	No School - Spring BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Thu, Apr 1, 2027	No School - Spring BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Wed, Apr 7, 2027	Professional Learning (early release)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Tue, May 25, 2027	Early Release - All SchoolsDistrict-wide All schools will be dismissed early.Elementary Schools - 1:50 pmK-8 Schools - 1:50 pmMiddle Schools - 2:40 pmHigh Schools - 1:00 pm	half_day	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day - All sites closed.District-wide	Holiday	—