- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kirtland, NM
Judy Nelson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Judy Nelson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350039001115
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Judy Nelson Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Kirtland · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Judy Nelson Elementary has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Judy Nelson Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Kirtland, NM.
School address
District: Central Consolidated Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350039001115 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Judy Nelson Elementary shrank from 493 students in 2022-23 to 467 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE held 38.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 350039001115 · Kirtland, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
486 enr · 12.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Kirtland Central High (743 students)
Judy Nelson Elementary shrank from 493 students in 2022-23 to 467 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE held 38.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Judy Nelson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kirtland Centr
Kirtland Central High
743 students
- Shiprock High
Shiprock High
502 students
- This school
Judy Nelson Elementary
486 students
- Tse Bit Ai Mid
Tse Bit Ai Middle
390 students
- Kirtland Eleme
Kirtland Elementary
388 students
- Kirtland Middl
Kirtland Middle
372 students
What this shows Judy Nelson Elementary reports 486 students on the CCD universe file.
How Judy Nelson Elementary compares
Judy Nelson Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Mexico and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 486 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
486
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 43% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,470
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Mexico avg of $19,381
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 486 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 65.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
White 14.2%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 65.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.9, Judy Nelson Elementary is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Consolidated Schools reports $23,470 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Judy Nelson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirtland Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shiprock High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tse Bit Ai Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kirtland Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kirtland Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Judy Nelson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~486 students)
Frequently asked questions about Judy Nelson Elementary
How many students attend Judy Nelson Elementary?
Judy Nelson Elementary has 486 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kirtland, NM. CCD year-over-year: 493 (2022-23) → 467 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Judy Nelson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Judy Nelson Elementary is 12.8:1, which is 9% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Judy Nelson Elementary?
100.0% of students at Judy Nelson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Judy Nelson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Judy Nelson Elementary is American Indian / Alaska Native at 65.4% of enrollment, in Kirtland, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Judy Nelson Elementary?
Judy Nelson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Judy Nelson Elementary rank among public schools in Kirtland?
By Resource Investment Index, Judy Nelson Elementary ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Kirtland, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Central Consolidated Schools?
Besides Judy Nelson Elementary, Central Consolidated Schools also operates Kirtland Central High (743 students), Shiprock High (502 students), and Tse Bit Ai Middle (390 students). See the Central Consolidated Schools district page for the complete list.