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KIRTLAND ELEMENTARY

3530 GIBSON BLVD SE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87118 · (505) 255-3131 · Bernalillo County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL162 STUDENTS
Enrollment
162
Elementary
DISTRICT 345 · STATE 287
Student : Teacher
6.6:1
25 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.5:1 · STATE 12.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
162 students
DISTRICT 92% · STATE 90%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
59
Kindergarten
27
Grade 1
15
Grade 2
19
Grade 3
13
Grade 4
16
Grade 5
13
Student demographics
White
2012%
DISTRICT 19% · STATE 19%
Hispanic
10364%
DISTRICT 67% · STATE 63%
Black
106%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 2%
Asian
96%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 1%
Two+
96%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 4%
Native American
117%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 12%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
9156%
Female
7144%

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Test scores

NM-MSSA + NM-ASR 2024-25 . % Proficient
English Language Arts
15.9%
NM avg 44.2%
Source: NM-MSSA + NM-ASR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
162
-124 (-43%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
6.6:1
was 14.3:1
% White
12%
was 16%
% Hispanic
64%
was 68%
% Black
6%
was 5%
% Asian
6%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About KIRTLAND ELEMENTARY

KIRTLAND ELEMENTARY is a cozy K-5 school in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, operated by ALBUQUERQUE. The school caters to 162 students in grades pre-K through 5. Enrollment runs roughly 44% leaner than the state mean of about 287.

KIRTLAND ELEMENTARY is one of 171 schools operated by ALBUQUERQUE, a district that enrolls 74,041 students overall.

On demographics, KIRTLAND ELEMENTARY records that 64% of the student body identifies as Hispanic. Other groups include 12% White, 7% Native American, 6% Black, 6% Asian. By comparison, Bernalillo County as a whole is about 49% Hispanic, so the school skews considerably more Hispanic than its surroundings.

On the resource side, Staff filings list 25 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 6.6:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 12.9:1, putting KIRTLAND ELEMENTARY tighter than the state norm the norm. An estimated 100% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. That share is noticeably above Bernalillo County's rate of about 90%.

In the broader community, the surrounding county (Bernalillo County) reports that median household income runs about $69,473, about 38% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 11%. Across Bernalillo County's 211 public schools (combined enrollment of about 85,724 students), KIRTLAND ELEMENTARY is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is BANDELIER ELEMENTARY, roughly 0.9 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around KIRTLAND ELEMENTARY.

Geographically, the school is in a high-density area.

Trend over the last 7 years. KIRTLAND ELEMENTARY's enrollment has decreased 43% since 2018, when it stood at 286 (now 162). Asian enrollment moved from 1% to 6% across the same window. Class-load math has fell: from 14.3:1 in 2018 to 6.6:1 in 2025.

In the discussion threads here, the feed for KIRTLAND ELEMENTARY typically covers enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Bernalillo County at a glance

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Population
673,930
Census ACS
Median income
$69,473
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
38%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
211
85,724 students

Quick facts

School name
KIRTLAND ELEMENTARY
District
ALBUQUERQUE
Address
3530 GIBSON BLVD SE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87118
Phone
(505) 255-3131
County
Bernalillo County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–05
Total enrollment
162
Teachers (FTE)
25
Student–teacher ratio
6.6:1
Free/Reduced lunch
162 (100%)
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
350006000072
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About KIRTLAND ELEMENTARY
How many students attend KIRTLAND ELEMENTARY?
KIRTLAND ELEMENTARY enrolls approximately 162 students in grades PK-05.
Is KIRTLAND ELEMENTARY an elementary, middle, or high school?
KIRTLAND ELEMENTARY is an elementary school covering grades PK-05.
How many teachers does KIRTLAND ELEMENTARY have?
KIRTLAND ELEMENTARY employs 25 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 6.6:1.
What is the student diversity at KIRTLAND ELEMENTARY?
Student demographics at KIRTLAND ELEMENTARY are roughly 12% White, 64% Hispanic, 6% Black, 6% Asian, 6% Two or more.
What district is KIRTLAND ELEMENTARY in?
KIRTLAND ELEMENTARY is part of ALBUQUERQUE.
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