Serving 168 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kirtland Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 168 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14%
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kirtland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Kirtland Elementary School's student population of 168 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
168 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kirtland Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
5%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
67%
62%
Black
5%
2%
White
16%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).
How many students attend Kirtland Elementary School?
168 students attend Kirtland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Kirtland Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kirtland Elementary School?
Kirtland Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kirtland Elementary School offer ?
Kirtland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Kirtland Elementary School part of?
Kirtland Elementary School is part of Albuquerque Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Kirtland Elementary School located?
Kirtland Elementary School is located in the Kirtland Air Force Base neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM. There are 2 other public schools located in Kirtland Air Force Base.
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