Judy Nelson Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Kirtland, New Mexico 87417 · Central
#144 of 416 elementary schools in New Mexico
#39970 of 50,301 nationally
About Judy Nelson Elementary
Judy Nelson Elementary is a public elementary located in Kirtland, in the Central school district of New Mexico, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 486 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 27.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 144th of 416 ranked elementary schools in New Mexico. Its strongest component is students per teacher (65th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 486.
There are 5 schools in Kirtland; Judy Nelson Elementary ranks 1st of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)35%
- Reading proficiency (30%)37%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Judy Nelson Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 35%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Judy Nelson Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Kirtland Central High
Kirtland · Public high · Grades 9–12
743 students · 1.3 km away
Kirtland Middle
Kirtland · Public middle · Grades 7–8
372 students · 1.6 km away
Kirtland Pre-K Early Childhood Center
Kirtland · Public other · Grades PK–PK
0 students · 2.0 km away
Kirtland Elementary
Kirtland · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
388 students · 2.5 km away
Ojo Amarillo Elementary
Fruitland · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
280 students · 6.0 km away
Tibbetts Middle School
Farmington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
652 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New Mexico with a comparable Enrollment.
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486 students
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487 students
La Casita Elementary
Clovis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
484 students
Santa Teresa Elementary
Santa Teresa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
484 students
Columbus Elementary
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
483 students
Yeso Elementary
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482 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Judy Nelson Elementary a good school?
Judy Nelson Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 27.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #144 of 416 in New Mexico. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Judy Nelson Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Judy Nelson Elementary ranks #144 of 416 elementary schools in New Mexico and #39970 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Judy Nelson Elementary?
Judy Nelson Elementary had 486 students in 2025.
Is Judy Nelson Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Judy Nelson Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Judy Nelson Elementary?
There are 6 schools within 15 km of Judy Nelson Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.