JUDY NELSON ELEMENTARY

www.ccsdnm.org/judynelson

493 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Judy Nelson Elementary is a public school located in Kirtland, New Mexico, serving as part of the Central Consolidated School District. Situated in a rural community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, student well-being, and community engagement. As a neighborhood elementary school, it focuses on providing foundational education to students in the Kirtland area, aiming to prepare them for their future academic journeys through a curriculum aligned with state standards.

The school emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, encouraging active involvement from families and the local community to enhance the student experience. By leveraging resources from the Central Consolidated School District, Judy Nelson Elementary seeks to create an inclusive atmosphere where students can develop both social and intellectual skills. Through its website and local programs, the school maintains transparent communication with parents, ensuring that students have access to the necessary tools and support services required for success in their primary years.

493

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JUDY NELSON ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	75
Hispanic	60
Asian	1
Two or More	25
American Indian	332

American Indian
332 (67.3 %)
White
75 (15.2 %)
Hispanic
60 (12.2 %)
Two or More
25 (5.1 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	CENTRAL CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS
Phone:	(505)598-6285
Website:	http://www.ccsdnm.org/judynelson
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	493
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	486
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 29

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 76

Grade 6 71