Kirtland Elementary vs Whittier Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kirtland Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
162 students
Whittier Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
307 students
| Measure | Kirtland Elementary Albuquerque, New Mexico | Whittier Elementary Albuquerque, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #345 of 416 | #277 of 416 |
| National rank | #47868 of 50,301 | #46150 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 162 | 307 |
| Enrollment | 162 | 307 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 98.4% |
| Students per teacher | 6.8 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 12% |
| city | Albuquerque | Albuquerque |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whittier Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.9 vs 14.5).
- •Whittier Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.4% vs 100%).
- •Kirtland Elementary does better on students per teacher (6.8 vs 10.6).
- •Whittier Elementary is the larger school with 307 students compared with 162.
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 Kirtland Elementary better than Whittier Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Whittier Elementary ranks higher (17.9 vs 14.5 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 Kirtland Elementary and Whittier Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Albuquerque and Albuquerque in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kirtland Elementary: 162. Whittier Elementary: 307. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kirtland Elementary and Whittier Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Kirtland Elementary is 345th of 416 and Whittier Elementary is 277th of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).