KIT CARSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

KIT CARSON ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ALBUQUERQUE school district, located in ALBUQUERQUE, NM with about 453 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 32 teachers, KIT CARSON ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

KIT CARSON ELEMENTARY School, located on Byron Avenue SW in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) district. The school is situated in the South Valley area, a region with a rich cultural heritage, and is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-age students. As part of a large urban district, the school focuses on implementing core curriculum standards while striving to meet the diverse needs of its neighborhood population.

Beyond its academic offerings, KIT CARSON ELEMENTARY emphasizes the importance of community engagement and parent involvement to create a supportive learning atmosphere. By utilizing resources provided by the APS system, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school through structured classroom instruction and extracurricular support. Its location in the 87105 zip code places it at the heart of its community, where it serves as a central hub for childhood development and local educational initiatives.

For more information, contact KIT CARSON ELEMENTARY at (505) 880-3744 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1921 BYRON AVE SW
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87105
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KIT CARSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in ALBUQUERQUE, NM with about 453 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Mexico

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
ALBUQUERQUE
Total Students:
453
Teachers:
32.15
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 453 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending KIT CARSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 96% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
95.6%
White
2.0%
Two or more races
1.1%
Black or African American
0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
46.1%
Male
53.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.