Bell Elementary vs Deming Cesar Chavez
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bell Elementary
Deming · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
301 students
Deming Cesar Chavez
Deming · Charter high · Grades 9–12
177 students
| Measure | Bell Elementary Deming, New Mexico | Deming Cesar Chavez Deming, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #99 of 416 | #154 of 156 |
| National rank | #36019 of 50,301 | #16803 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 301 | 177 |
| Enrollment | 301 | 177 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.2% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 2.5% |
| city | Deming | Deming |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bell Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.8 vs 6.0).
- •Bell Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 2.5%).
- •Bell Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 7.5%).
- •Bell Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.2% vs 100%).
- •Bell Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 19.7).
- •Bell Elementary is the larger school with 301 students compared with 177.
- •Bell Elementary is a public school while Deming Cesar Chavez is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bell Elementary better than Deming Cesar Chavez?
On the Success Index (US), Bell Elementary ranks higher (33.8 vs 6.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bell Elementary and Deming Cesar Chavez?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Deming and Deming in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell Elementary: 301. Deming Cesar Chavez: 177. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell Elementary and Deming Cesar Chavez rank in New Mexico?
Bell Elementary is 99th of 416 and Deming Cesar Chavez is 154th of 156 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).