Kit Carson Elementary School

1921 Byron Av Sw
Albuquerque, NM 87105
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 365 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Kit Carson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 365 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in NM
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kit Carson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Kit Carson Elementary School's student population of 365 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
365 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Kit Carson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kit Carson Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NM)
#670 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kit Carson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kit Carson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Kit Carson Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
12%
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Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
96%
63%
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Black
n/a
2%
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White
3%
20%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Mexico.
0.08
This chart displays the diversity score of Kit Carson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
74%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kit Carson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kit Carson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kit Carson Elementary School's ranking?
Kit Carson Elementary School is ranked #670 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Kit Carson Elementary School?
365 students attend Kit Carson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Kit Carson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kit Carson Elementary School?
Kit Carson Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kit Carson Elementary School offer ?
Kit Carson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Kit Carson Elementary School part of?
Kit Carson Elementary School is part of Albuquerque School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 365 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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