CENTRAL CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS

SHIPROCK, New Mexico — 16 schools

5,037
Total Enrollment
16
Schools
$22,238
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

CENTRAL CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS operates 16 public schools serving 5,037 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New Mexico. The school portfolio breaks down into 8 other, 4 high, 3 middle, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 4,561 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in San Juan County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $22,238 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 8.0% local, 52.2% state, and 39.8% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $84,506 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 82/100, ranked #6 of 98 in New Mexico against a state average of 51 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 3 of 16 schools offering Advanced Placement (18 AP courses district-wide), a 259.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 52.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 5.3% Hispanic or Latino, 2.7% White, 0.8% Asian across the district's schools.

Kirtland Central High accounts for 16.3% of all CENTRAL CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means CENTRAL CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

CENTRAL CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS school enrollment varies 16× across entities

CENTRAL CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS school enrollment ranges from 46 students (lowest) to 743 students (highest), a spread of 697 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

CENTRAL CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 100.0% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

CENTRAL CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS student-counselor ratio is 260:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within CENTRAL CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS is typically wider than the CENTRAL CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

CENTRAL CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS chronic absenteeism rate is 52.4% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

39.8%
Federal
52.2%
State
8.0%
Local

Funding Equity

82
Equity Score
6 / 98
State Rank
51
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in San Juan County county, where this district is located.

$882
Studio/mo
$885
1 BR/mo
$1,085
2 BR/mo
$1,509
3 BR/mo
$1,630
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$84,506
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 16 schools in CENTRAL CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS.

White 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Asian 0.8%
Multiracial 4.6%
Other 86.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

3 / 16
Schools with AP
18 AP courses total
259.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
52.4%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in CENTRAL CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS

School Enrollment
Kirtland Central High
743
Shiprock High
502
Judy Nelson Elementary
486
Tse Bit Ai Middle
390
Kirtland Elementary
388
Kirtland Middle
372
Ojo Amarillo Elementary
280
Mesa Elementary
229
Newcomb High
223
Nizhoni Elementary
207
Eva B Stokely Elementary
203
Newcomb Elementary
169
Newcomb Middle
127
Career Prep Alternative
118
Naschitti Elementary
78
Dream Dine Charter School
Charter
46

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in CENTRAL CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS?

CENTRAL CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS has 16 schools, including 4 high, 8 other, 3 middle, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 5,037 students.

How much does CENTRAL CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS spend per student?

CENTRAL CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS spends $22,238 per student. The district has an equity score of 82/100, ranking #6 in New Mexico.

What is the average teacher salary in CENTRAL CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS?

The average teacher salary in CENTRAL CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS is $84,506 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near CENTRAL CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in San Juan County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of CENTRAL CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS?

CENTRAL CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS students are 5.3% Hispanic or Latino, 2.7% White, 0.8% Asian, 0.1% African American, averaged across 16 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for CENTRAL CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS?

CENTRAL CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS has an equity score of 82/100, ranking #6 out of 98 districts in New Mexico. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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