Grace B. Wilson Elementary School (Closed 2016)

540 Rd 6580
Kirtland, NM 87417
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 230 students in grades 4-6, Grace B. Wilson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 29% (which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 18%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 22% (which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 72% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
230 students

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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

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School Rankings

This School
State Level (NM)
(14-15)
29%
18%
(14-15)
22%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

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American Indian
60%
11%

Showing 2007–2025. View full 36-year historical data

Hispanic
9%
63%

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White
28%
19%

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Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
72%
0.56

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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%

Showing 2007–2025. View full 25-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
16%
10%
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?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 18% NM state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% NM state average).
How many students attend Grace B. Wilson Elementary School?
230 students attend Grace B. Wilson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Grace B. Wilson Elementary School students are American Indian, 28% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grace B. Wilson Elementary School?
Grace B. Wilson Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Grace B. Wilson Elementary School offer ?
Grace B. Wilson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Grace B. Wilson Elementary School part of?
Grace B. Wilson Elementary School is part of Central School District.

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