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CENTRAL CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS

New Mexico · Public School District
17
Schools
5,037
Students
$22,238
Per-Pupil Spend
+55% nat'l
100.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
72.3%
Graduation Rate
-14.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

CENTRAL CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS is a public school district in New Mexico serving 5,037 students across 17 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 72.3% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $22,238 is above average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 36/100.

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All Schools (17)
Elementary Schools9 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
DREAM DINE CHARTER SCHOOLCharterKG–0546
EVA B STOKELY ELEMENTARYPK–05224
JUDY NELSON ELEMENTARYPK–06493
KIRTLAND ELEMENTARYPK–06396
MESA ELEMENTARYPK–05293
NASCHITTI ELEMENTARYPK–0580
NEWCOMB ELEMENTARYPK–05175
NIZHONI ELEMENTARYPK–05276
OJO AMARILLO ELEMENTARYPK–06303
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
KIRTLAND MIDDLE07–08430
NEWCOMB MIDDLE06–08181
TSE BIT AI MIDDLE06–08427
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CAREER PREP ALTERNATIVE09–12152
KIRTLAND CENTRAL HIGH09–12713
NEWCOMB HIGH09–12266
SHIPROCK HIGH09–12582
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
KIRTLAND PRE-K EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERPK–PK0
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,238+55% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
52%
State
52.2%
Local (property tax)
8.0%
Federal
39.8%

Funding is shared between state (52%) and local sources (8%), with notable federal support (40%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
17
Schools
5,037
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$22K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate72.3%
Opportunity Score36/100
StateNew Mexico →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $22,238 per pupil — 55% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 17 schools including 1 charter school, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 72.3%, graduation is 14.2 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
40% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in CENTRAL CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS?
CENTRAL CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS has 17 public schools, serving a total of 5,037 students.
What is the graduation rate for CENTRAL CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 72.3%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does CENTRAL CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS spend per student?
CENTRAL CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS spends $22,238 per pupil — 55% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in CENTRAL CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS?
100% of students in CENTRAL CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in CENTRAL CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS?
Yes — 1 of the 17 schools in CENTRAL CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS is a charter school.
What grade levels does CENTRAL CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS serve?
CENTRAL CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for CENTRAL CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in CENTRAL CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS is 36/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.