Average
#608 of 864 schools in NM
Based on limited data
Early Childhood Education Center
Elementary School · Carlsbad · Carlsbad, NM
A Carlsbad elementary school serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
1801 WEST LEA ST., Carlsbad, NM 88220
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 11 schools in Carlsbad.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Early Childhood Education Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,338/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Carlsbad), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,668
Median home value
$192,600
Median rent
$1,218/mo
College educated
20.4%
Homeownership
75.5%
Poverty rate
12%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88220; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest PreschoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK | 0.0 mi | 320 | Compare → |
| Cottonwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–5 | 0.1 mi | 671 | Compare → |
| Sunset ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 419 | Compare → |
| Jefferson MontessoriCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 258 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Carlsbad
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #6 of 13
- District spending per student
- $13,304NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Early Childhood Education Center is listed in CARLSBAD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Early Childhood Education Center
Early Childhood Education Center is a public elementary school in Carlsbad, NM, part of Carlsbad, serving approximately 212 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #608 of 864 schools in NM. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Early Childhood Education Center
What grades does Early Childhood Education Center serve?
Early Childhood Education Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Early Childhood Education Center?
Early Childhood Education Center has an enrollment of approximately 212 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Education Center is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Early Childhood Education Center rank in NM?
Early Childhood Education Center ranks #608 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Early Childhood Education Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Early Childhood Education Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Early Childhood Education Center a charter school?
No, Early Childhood Education Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Early Childhood Education Center a Title I school?
No, Early Childhood Education Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Early Childhood Education Center?
42.9% of students at Early Childhood Education Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 212
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Eddy County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.5%
- Phone
- (575) 234-3300
- Area population (ZIP 88220)
- 40,151
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 88220; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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