- Enrollment
- 1,685
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Carlsbad, NM
Carlsbad Early College High
Federal NCES profile for Carlsbad Early College High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350030001109
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carlsbad Early College High earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of New Mexico schools.
- #5 of 13
- public schools in Carlsbad · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 13.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Carlsbad Early College High has class sizes larger than 94% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carlsbad Early College High ranks #5 of 13 public schools in Carlsbad, NM.
School address
District: Carlsbad Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350030001109 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Carlsbad Early College High shrank from 181 students in 2022-23 to 170 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 10.8 → 11.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 350030001109 · Carlsbad, NM High · SMALL · TRAD
200 enr · 20:1 · 13.8% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Carlsbad High (1,685 students)
Carlsbad Early College High shrank from 181 students in 2022-23 to 170 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE added 10.8 → 11.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Carlsbad Early College High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carlsbad High
Carlsbad High
1,685 students
- Carlsbad Inter
Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus
908 students
- Carlsbad Sixth
Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus
740 students
- Cottonwood Ele
Cottonwood Elementary
684 students
- Desert Willow 667
Desert Willow Elementary
667 students
- This school 200
Carlsbad Early College High
200 students
What this shows Carlsbad Early College High reports 200 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carlsbad Early College High compares
Carlsbad Early College High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Mexico and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▲ 43% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.8% | ▼ 83% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 200 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
200
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% below the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 94% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,304
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.0%
White 39.5%
Asian 3.5%
African American 2.0%
Two or More 2.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Carlsbad Early College High is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carlsbad Municipal Schools reports $13,304 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carlsbad Early College High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cottonwood Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Desert Willow Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carlsbad Early College High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~200 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carlsbad Early College High
How many students attend Carlsbad Early College High?
Carlsbad Early College High has 200 students enrolled. It is a high school in Carlsbad, NM. CCD year-over-year: 181 (2022-23) → 170 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carlsbad Early College High?
The student-teacher ratio at Carlsbad Early College High is 20:1, which is 43% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carlsbad Early College High?
13.8% of students at Carlsbad Early College High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carlsbad Early College High?
The largest demographic group at Carlsbad Early College High is Hispanic or Latino at 53.0% of enrollment, in Carlsbad, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carlsbad Early College High?
Carlsbad Early College High has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carlsbad Early College High rank among public schools in Carlsbad?
By Resource Investment Index, Carlsbad Early College High ranks #5 of 13 public schools in Carlsbad, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Carlsbad on the city page.
What other schools are in Carlsbad Municipal Schools?
Besides Carlsbad Early College High, Carlsbad Municipal Schools also operates Carlsbad High (1,685 students), Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus (908 students), and Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus (740 students). See the Carlsbad Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.