KIRTLAND ELEMENTARY

3530 GIBSON BLVD SE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87118

kirtland.aps.edu

164 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Kirtland Elementary School, located on Gibson Blvd SE in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serves as a neighborhood school situated in close proximity to Kirtland Air Force Base. As part of the Albuquerque Public Schools district, the institution is deeply integrated into the local community, often catering to families associated with the base as well as the surrounding residential areas. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, aiming to provide a comprehensive primary education that fosters both academic growth and social-emotional development for its diverse student body.

The school operates under the mascot of the "Eagles" and maintains a digital presence through its website, which serves as a central hub for parents and guardians to access school news, calendars, and academic resources. Kirtland Elementary is committed to building a collaborative culture between educators, students, and families, focusing on preparing young learners for success as they transition to middle school. Through its specific programs and community-focused approach, the school remains a key fixture in the Southeast Albuquerque educational landscape.

164

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

7.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KIRTLAND ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	31
Hispanic	101
Black	7
Asian	4
Two or More	8
American Indian	13

Hispanic
101 (61.6 %)
White
31 (18.9 %)
American Indian
13 (7.9 %)
Two or More
8 (4.9 %)
Black
7 (4.3 %)
Asian
4 (2.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ALBUQUERQUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(505)255-3131
Website:	http://kirtland.aps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	164
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	162
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 53

Kindergarten 23

Grade 1 22

Grade 2 15

Grade 3 16

Grade 4 16

Grade 5 19

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for KIRTLAND ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	53
Kindergarten	23
Grade 1	22
Grade 2	15
Grade 3	16
Grade 4	16
Grade 5	19

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for KIRTLAND ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	70	42.7%
Male	94	57.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)