- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kirtland, NM
Kirtland Middle
Federal NCES profile for Kirtland Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350039000180
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 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 Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Kirtland · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kirtland Middle has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kirtland Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Kirtland, NM.
School address
District: Central Consolidated Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350039000180 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-55 students YoY
Kirtland Middle shrank from 430 students in 2022-23 to 375 in 2023-24 (-12.8%).
Teacher FTE added 30.8 → 33.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-55 students YoY 350039000180 · Kirtland, NM Middle · SMALL · TRAD
372 enr · 12.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Kirtland Central High (743 students)
Kirtland Middle shrank from 430 students in 2022-23 to 375 in 2023-24 (-12.8%). Teacher FTE added 30.8 → 33.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Kirtland Middle 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
- Kirtland Eleme
Kirtland Elementary
388 students
- This school
Kirtland Middle
372 students
What this shows Kirtland Middle reports 372 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kirtland Middle compares
Kirtland Middle 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 372 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
372
Bigger than 43% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 38% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
58.6%
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 372 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 75.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
White 8.3%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 2.2%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 75.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.8, Kirtland Middle is about as mixed as 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 Middle 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 Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kirtland Middle'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
Nationwide middle 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 (~372 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kirtland Middle
How many students attend Kirtland Middle?
Kirtland Middle has 372 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kirtland, NM. CCD year-over-year: 430 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), down 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kirtland Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Kirtland Middle is 12.4:1, which is 11% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 21% 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 Middle?
100.0% of students at Kirtland Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kirtland Middle?
The largest demographic group at Kirtland Middle is American Indian / Alaska Native at 75.8% of enrollment, in Kirtland, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kirtland Middle?
Kirtland Middle 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 Middle rank among public schools in Kirtland?
By Resource Investment Index, Kirtland Middle 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 Middle, 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.