La Merced Elementary vs Rio Grande Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Merced Elementary
Belen · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
463 students
Rio Grande Elementary
Belen · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
332 students
| Measure | La Merced Elementary Belen, New Mexico | Rio Grande Elementary Belen, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #272 of 416 | #212 of 416 |
| National rank | #45922 of 50,301 | #43483 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 463 | 332 |
| Enrollment | 463 | 332 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 27% |
| city | Belen | Belen |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rio Grande Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.2 vs 18.3).
- •La Merced Elementary does better on math proficiency (29% vs 27%).
- •La Merced Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Rio Grande Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 16.0).
- •La Merced Elementary is the larger school with 463 students compared with 332.
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 La Merced Elementary better than Rio Grande Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rio Grande Elementary ranks higher (22.2 vs 18.3 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 La Merced Elementary and Rio Grande Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Belen and Belen in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Merced Elementary: 463. Rio Grande Elementary: 332. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Merced Elementary and Rio Grande Elementary rank in New Mexico?
La Merced Elementary is 272nd of 416 and Rio Grande Elementary is 212th of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).