Enrollment
743
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
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 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350039000179
👥 S:T ratio 31
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 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 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New Mexico schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Kirtland · Resource Index
- 36
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kirtland Central High compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kirtland Central High
Kirtland Central High is a high-poverty, large high school in Kirtland, New Mexico, enrolling 743 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.3:1 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the New Mexico typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Mexico, bigger than 92% of state schools at 743 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 101 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #59.
Its student body is led by American Indian / Alaska Native (78%) and White (8%) (diversity index 38/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 372 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 39.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Central Consolidated Schools also operates Shiprock High (502 students) and Judy Nelson Elementary (486 students) alongside Kirtland Central High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Kirtland Central High compares
Kirtland Central High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,904
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Mexico avg of $16,652
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central Consolidated Schools, which includes Kirtland Central High.
$17,904
Per student
+8%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.0%
State 52.2%
Federal 39.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Mexico, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~743 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Kirtland on the city page.
Is Kirtland Central High a good school?
Kirtland Central High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New Mexico schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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