Below Average
#688 of 864 schools in NM
Kirtland Elementary
Elementary School · Central · Kirtland, NM
A Central elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
30 CR 6446, Kirtland, NM 87417
- Math 20% proficient (2022)
- Reading 24% proficient (2022)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kirtland Elementary score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Kirtland Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average605/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,396
Median home value
$180,400
Median rent
$799/mo
College educated
10.7%
Homeownership
69.4%
Poverty rate
18.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 87417; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judy Nelson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–6 | 1.6 mi | 467 | Compare → |
| Nenahnezad Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–6 | 3.4 mi | 146 | Compare → |
| Ojo Amarillo ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–6 | 4.2 mi | 299 | Compare → |
| Eva B Stokely ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 212 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Central
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #12 of 15
- District spending per student
- $23,470NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kirtland Elementary is listed in CENTRAL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kirtland Elementary
Kirtland Elementary is a public elementary school in Kirtland, NM, part of Central, serving approximately 380 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #688 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kirtland Elementary
What grades does Kirtland Elementary serve?
Kirtland Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Kirtland Elementary?
Kirtland Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 380 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kirtland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kirtland Elementary is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kirtland Elementary rank in NM?
Kirtland Elementary ranks #688 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Kirtland Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Kirtland Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Kirtland Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kirtland Elementary has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kirtland Elementary a charter school?
No, Kirtland Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kirtland Elementary a Title I school?
No, Kirtland Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kirtland Elementary?
68.2% of students at Kirtland Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 380
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- San Juan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.8%
- Phone
- (505) 598-5893
- Area population (ZIP 87417)
- 6,507
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 33.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 87417; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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