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La Merced Elementary

301 Alame Loop, Belen, NM 87002, United States

+1 (505) 966-2100

http://www.beleneagles.org/o/lme

2.8

Overall Rating

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La Merced Elementary Overview

About This School

La Merced Elementary is a public middle in Belen, New Mexico, serving 463 students in grades PK-6. Academic results show that students demonstrate 31% proficiency in ELA and 24% proficiency in math. The school maintains a 15:1 student-teacher ratio with 29 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $69,831. One counselor is available to support the student body. Students at La Merced Elementary are evenly divided between male and female populations. The demographic makeup is 79% Hispanic, 19% White, and 1% Black.

463

Total Students

PK-6

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

29 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts31%

Mathematics24%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-6

County

Valencia County

Students per Counselor

463:1

La Merced Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

31%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 33%State Avg: 34%

24%

Mathematics

City Avg: 32%State Avg: 25%

N/A

Science

Class Information

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 14.9:1

State Avg: 13.5:1

463

Students per Counselor

La Merced Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$69,831

City Avg: $69,831

State Avg: $70,053

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio15:1

Students per Counselor463:1

La Merced Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

49.68%

Male

50.32%

Female

Total Enrollment: 463 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White18.57%

Hispanic79.05%

Asian0%

Black0.65%

Two or More Races0.22%

Native American1.51%

La Merced Elementary Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About La Merced Elementary

Q: What is La Merced Elementary?

A: La Merced Elementary is a middle public located in Belen.

Q: How many students attend La Merced Elementary?

A: La Merced Elementary has approximately 463 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at La Merced Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at La Merced Elementary is 15:1.

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Detailed Information about La Merced Elementary

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About La Merced Elementary - Belen, NM

Quick Facts about La Merced Elementary
School Name	La Merced Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-6
Location	301 Alame Loop, Belen, NM 87002, Belen, NM
County	Valencia County
Phone	+1 (505) 966-2100
Total Students	463
Student-Teacher Ratio	15:1
Full-Time Teachers	29
Rating	2.8/10
ELA Proficiency	31%
Math Proficiency	24%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about La Merced Elementary

What is La Merced Elementary?

La Merced Elementary is a middle public located in Belen.

How many students attend La Merced Elementary?

La Merced Elementary has approximately 463 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at La Merced Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at La Merced Elementary is 15:1.

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