KIT CARSON ELEMENTARY

1921 BYRON AV SW
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87105

kitcarson.aps.edu

395 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Kit Carson Elementary School, located on Byron Avenue SW in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) district. The school is situated in the South Valley area, a region with a rich cultural heritage, and is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-age students. As part of a large urban district, the school focuses on implementing core curriculum standards while striving to meet the diverse needs of its neighborhood population.

Beyond its academic offerings, Kit Carson Elementary emphasizes the importance of community engagement and parent involvement to create a supportive learning atmosphere. By utilizing resources provided by the APS system, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school through structured classroom instruction and extracurricular support. Its location in the 87105 zip code places it at the heart of its community, where it serves as a central hub for childhood development and local educational initiatives.

395

Total Students

33.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KIT CARSON ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	377
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	1
American Indian	3

Hispanic
377 (95.4%)
White
11 (2.8%)
American Indian
3 (0.8%)
Black
2 (0.5%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
Two or More
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ALBUQUERQUE
Phone:	(505)877-2724
Website:	http://kitcarson.aps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	395
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	395
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 23

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 59

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for KIT CARSON ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	23
Kindergarten	51
Grade 1	58
Grade 2	71
Grade 3	67
Grade 4	66
Grade 5	59

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for KIT CARSON ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	199	50.4%
Male	196	49.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)