Judy Nelson Elementary

Summary:

Judy Nelson Elementary is a public elementary school in Kirtland, New Mexico, serving 493 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Central Consolidated Schools district, which is ranked 112 out of 119 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating.

Judy Nelson Elementary has a predominantly Native American student population (67%), with the remaining students identifying as White (15%), Hispanic (12%), and two or more races (5%). The school stands out for its high academic performance for specific student subgroups, ranking 99th out of 413 New Mexico elementary schools for White students and 50th out of 191 schools for English Language Learners. However, the school's overall proficiency rates in Language Arts (33%), Mathematics (31%), and Science (24%) are below the state averages. Compared to nearby schools like Ojo Amarillo Elementary and Kirtland Elementary, Judy Nelson Elementary generally performs better academically.

Another notable aspect of Judy Nelson Elementary is its high poverty level, with 100% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This is in contrast to nearby schools like Ladera Del Norte Elementary, which has a lower free or reduced-price lunch rate. Despite the challenges of serving a predominantly low-income population, Judy Nelson Elementary maintains a relatively low student-to-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.9 to 13.8 over the past three school years, which may contribute to more individualized attention and support for students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 40 Cr 6580
       Kirtland, NM  87417


(505) 598-6285

District: Central

SchoolDigger Rank:
200th of 435 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,168 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  493

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
67.3%
White:
15.2%
Hispanic:
12.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Judy Nelson Elementary ranks better than 54% of elementary schools in New Mexico. It also ranks first among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Central School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.31. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Judy Nelson Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Central School District. Student population at Judy Nelson Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: American Indian (67.3%), White (15.2%), Hispanic (12.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Central School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Judy Nelson Elementary is 12.9. 4 elementary schools in the Central School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Judy Nelson Elementary is $11,168. 6 elementary schools in the Central School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Judy Nelson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Judy Nelson Elementary 200th of 435 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Judy Nelson Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Central:

SchoolDigger ranks Central 112th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Judy Nelson Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Judy Nelson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.48 141st 383 63.2%
2019 59.07 135th 396 65.9%
2022 35.49 241st 420 42.6%
2023 50.31 200th 435 54.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Judy Nelson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 51.79 44th 91 51.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Judy Nelson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.62 29th 83 65.1%
2019 52.81 40th 98 59.2%
2023 73.91 50th 191 73.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Judy Nelson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.50 129th 165 21.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Judy Nelson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.42 85th 356 76.1%
2019 70.24 73rd 361 79.8%
2022 41.12 193rd 410 52.9%
2023 59.05 169th 426 60.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Judy Nelson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.22 133rd 339 60.8%
2019 57.81 118th 343 65.6%
2022 35.21 228th 395 42.3%
2023 46.02 211th 390 45.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Judy Nelson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.25 133rd 333 60.1%
2019 51.12 144th 337 57.3%
2022 30.06 238th 392 39.3%
2023 48.59 198th 414 52.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Judy Nelson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 45.64 167th 389 57.1%
2023 47.62 196th 395 50.4%
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Rank History for Native American students at Judy Nelson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.08 14th 48 70.8%
2019 60.73 22nd 64 65.6%
2022 30.20 71st 99 28.3%
2023 62.89 38th 92 58.7%
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Rank History for White students at Judy Nelson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.58 28th 187 85.0%
2019 63.85 63rd 199 68.3%
2022 61.66 103rd 325 68.3%
2023 73.04 99th 413 76.0%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Judy Nelson Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2016 138 1 2 40 385 0 13 0 579
2017 151 1 2 43 373 0 22 0 592
2018 131 1 3 50 426 0 19 0 630
2019 128 1 3 52 403 0 12 0 599
2020 127 1 4 50 372 0 15 0 569
2021 87 0 3 53 335 0 26 0 504
2022 76 0 4 55 322 0 28 0 485
2023 75 0 1 60 332 0 25 0 493

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Judy Nelson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 579 38.0 15.2 100
2017 592 35.5 16.6 49
2018 630 38.0 16.5 100
2019 599 38.8 15.4 100
2020 569 39.8 14.2 100
2021 504 37.8 13.3 100
2022 485 35.0 13.8 100
2023 493 38.0 12.9 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Judy Nelson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 579 38.0 15.2 100
2017 592 35.5 16.6 49
2018 630 38.0 16.5 100
2019 599 38.8 15.4 100
2020 569 39.8 14.2 100
2021 504 37.8 13.3 100
2022 485 35.0 13.8 100
2023 493 38.0 12.9 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Judy Nelson Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,168

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Judy Nelson Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 135th of 396 Elementary schoolsRanks 200th of 435 Elementary schools
 11.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (Judy Nelson Elementary)3817.3
 20.7%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (Central)2412.5
 11.5%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3031.8
 1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Judy Nelson Elementary)3410.7
 23.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Central)206.1
 13.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)3222.5
 9.5%
4th Grade Language Arts (Judy Nelson Elementary)3431.6
 2.4%
   4th Grade Language Arts (Central)2819.3
 8.7%
   4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3035.2
 5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Judy Nelson Elementary)3625
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Central)2113.5
 7.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2724.5
 2.5%
5th Grade Language Arts (Judy Nelson Elementary)2831.9
 3.9%
   5th Grade Language Arts (Central)3022.1
 7.9%
   5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3335.7
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Judy Nelson Elementary)2424.6
 0.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Central)1817.7
 0.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2430.7
 6.7%
6th Grade Language Arts (Judy Nelson Elementary)4826.5
 21.5%
   6th Grade Language Arts (Central)2920
 9%
   6th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3132.9
 1.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Judy Nelson Elementary)4754.2
 7.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Central)1925.8
 6.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1932.5
 13.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students599493
 17.7%
African American10
 100%
American Indian403332
 17.6%
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic5260
 15.4%
Pacific Islander00
White12875
 41.4%
Two or More Races1225
 108.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 493 students attended Judy Nelson Elementary.

Students at Judy Nelson Elementary are 67% American Indian, 15% White, 12% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Judy Nelson Elementary ranks 200th of 435 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Mexico Public Education Department.

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