Excellent
#89 of 864 schools in NM
Top 10% in state
Ocotillo Elementary
Elementary School · Carlsbad · Carlsbad, NM
A Carlsbad elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2106 CAPTAIN WILLIAMS LN, Carlsbad, NM 88220
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ocotillo Elementary score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 13 points since 2016, reaching 46% in 2022, across a 7-year record (2016–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
Based on 4 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Ocotillo Elementary 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monterrey ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 345 | Compare → |
| Sunset ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 419 | Compare → |
| Jefferson MontessoriCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 258 | Compare → |
| Carlsbad Enrichment CenterEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | 1–12 | 2.7 mi | 234 | 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
- #2 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
Ocotillo Elementary is listed in CARLSBAD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ocotillo Elementary
Ocotillo Elementary is a public elementary school in Carlsbad, NM, part of Carlsbad, serving approximately 711 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #89 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ocotillo Elementary
What grades does Ocotillo Elementary serve?
Ocotillo Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Ocotillo Elementary?
Ocotillo Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 711 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ocotillo Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ocotillo Elementary is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ocotillo Elementary rank in NM?
Ocotillo Elementary ranks #89 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Ocotillo Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Ocotillo Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ocotillo Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ocotillo Elementary has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Ocotillo Elementary a charter school?
No, Ocotillo Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ocotillo Elementary a Title I school?
No, Ocotillo Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ocotillo Elementary?
35.2% of students at Ocotillo Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 711
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Eddy County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.2%
- Phone
- (575) 628-4498
- 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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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