Booker, Kermit Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Booker, Kermit Elementary School serves 701 students in grades 6-8. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
701 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (NM)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
2%
12%
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Asian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Booker, Kermit Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
88%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Booker, Kermit Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
2%
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White
8%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Mexico.
0.22
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Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
75%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Booker, Kermit Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Booker, Kermit Elementary School?
701 students attend Booker, Kermit Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Booker, Kermit Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Booker, Kermit Elementary School?
Booker, Kermit Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Booker, Kermit Elementary School offer ?
Booker, Kermit Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Booker, Kermit Elementary School part of?
Booker, Kermit Elementary School is part of Albuquerque Public Schools School District.

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