Central Elementary vs Gil Sanchez Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 6.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary
Belen · Public middle · Grades 4–6
166 students
Gil Sanchez Elementary
Belen · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
316 students
| Measure | Central Elementary Belen, New Mexico | Gil Sanchez Elementary Belen, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #74 of 138 | #50 of 416 |
| National rank | #13983 of 15,369 | #28314 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 166 | 316 |
| Enrollment | 166 | 316 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 57% |
| city | Belen | Belen |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gil Sanchez Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.4 vs 18.7).
- •Gil Sanchez Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 19%).
- •Gil Sanchez Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Central Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 100%).
- •Central Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.4).
- •Gil Sanchez Elementary is the larger school with 316 students compared with 166.
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 Central Elementary better than Gil Sanchez Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gil Sanchez Elementary ranks higher (45.4 vs 18.7 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 Central Elementary and Gil Sanchez Elementary?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Belen and Belen in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary: 166. Gil Sanchez Elementary: 316. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary and Gil Sanchez Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Central Elementary is 74th of 138 and Gil Sanchez Elementary is 50th of 416 among middle schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).