- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kirtland, NM
Kirtland Central High
Federal NCES profile for Kirtland Central High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350039000179
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kirtland Central High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New Mexico schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Kirtland · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kirtland Central High has class sizes larger than 84% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kirtland Central High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Kirtland, NM.
School address
District: Central Consolidated Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350039000179 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Kirtland Central High held near 704 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.2 → 48.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 350039000179 · Kirtland, NM High · MID · TRAD
743 enr · 17.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Shiprock High (502 students)
Kirtland Central High held near 704 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.2 → 48.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Kirtland Central High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Kirtland Central High
743 students
- Shiprock High
Shiprock High
502 students
- Judy Nelson El
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 Kirtland Central High reports 743 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kirtland Central High compares
Kirtland Central High held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 24% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 743 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
743
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 84% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.0%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 372 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 77.5%
White 7.7%
Two or More 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 77.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.4, Kirtland Central High is about as mixed as the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
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 Kirtland Central High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shiprock High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Judy Nelson Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tse Bit Ai Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kirtland Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kirtland Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kirtland Central High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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 high 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 (~743 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kirtland Central High
How many students attend Kirtland Central High?
Kirtland Central High has 743 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kirtland, NM. CCD year-over-year: 713 (2022-23) → 704 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kirtland Central High?
The student-teacher ratio at Kirtland Central High is 17.3:1, which is 24% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kirtland Central High?
100.0% of students at Kirtland Central High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kirtland Central High?
The largest demographic group at Kirtland Central High is American Indian / Alaska Native at 77.5% of enrollment, in Kirtland, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kirtland Central High?
Kirtland Central High 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 Kirtland Central High rank among public schools in Kirtland?
By Resource Investment Index, Kirtland Central High 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 Kirtland Central High, Central Consolidated Schools also operates Shiprock High (502 students), Judy Nelson Elementary (486 students), and Tse Bit Ai Middle (390 students). See the Central Consolidated Schools district page for the complete list.