Bandelier Elementary vs Kirtland Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 244 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bandelier Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades K–5
387 students
Kirtland Elementary
Kirtland · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
388 students
| Measure | Bandelier Elementary Albuquerque, New Mexico | Kirtland Elementary Kirtland, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #87 of 416 | #210 of 416 |
| National rank | #35012 of 50,301 | #43460 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 387 | 388 |
| Enrollment | 387 | 388 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 23% |
| city | Albuquerque | Kirtland |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bandelier Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.4 vs 22.2).
- •Bandelier Elementary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 23%).
- •Bandelier Elementary does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 36%).
- •Bandelier Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99% vs 100%).
- •Bandelier Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.4).
- •Kirtland Elementary is the larger school with 388 students compared with 387.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bandelier Elementary better than Kirtland Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bandelier Elementary ranks higher (35.4 vs 22.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bandelier Elementary and Kirtland Elementary?
About 244 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Kirtland in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bandelier Elementary: 387. Kirtland Elementary: 388. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bandelier Elementary and Kirtland Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Bandelier Elementary is 87th of 416 and Kirtland Elementary is 210th of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).