- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kirtland, NM
Kirtland Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Kirtland Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350039000712
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kirtland Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of New Mexico schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Kirtland · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kirtland Elementary has class sizes smaller than 72% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kirtland Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Kirtland, NM.
School address
District: Central Consolidated Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350039000712 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Kirtland Elementary held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 350039000712 · Kirtland, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
388 enr · 11.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Kirtland Central High (743 students)
Kirtland Elementary held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Kirtland 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
- Judy Nelson El
Judy Nelson Elementary
486 students
- Tse Bit Ai Mid
Tse Bit Ai Middle
390 students
- This school
Kirtland Elementary
388 students
- Kirtland Middl
Kirtland Middle
372 students
What this shows Kirtland Elementary reports 388 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kirtland Elementary compares
Kirtland Elementary 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
388
Bigger than 46% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 28% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
55.7%
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 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 79.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
White 5.9%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.6, Kirtland Elementary is less 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 Kirtland 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Judy Nelson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tse Bit Ai Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kirtland Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kirtland 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
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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 (~388 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kirtland Elementary
How many students attend Kirtland Elementary?
Kirtland Elementary has 388 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kirtland, NM. CCD year-over-year: 396 (2022-23) → 380 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kirtland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kirtland Elementary is 11.4:1, which is 19% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 27% 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 Kirtland Elementary?
100.0% of students at Kirtland Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kirtland Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Kirtland Elementary is American Indian / Alaska Native at 79.9% of enrollment, in Kirtland, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kirtland Elementary?
Kirtland Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Elementary rank among public schools in Kirtland?
By Resource Investment Index, Kirtland Elementary ranks #1 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 Elementary, Central Consolidated Schools also operates Kirtland Central High (743 students), Shiprock High (502 students), and Judy Nelson Elementary (486 students). See the Central Consolidated Schools district page for the complete list.