- Enrollment
- 1,685
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Carlsbad, NM
Carlsbad Enrichment Center
Federal NCES profile for Carlsbad Enrichment Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350030001157
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carlsbad Enrichment Center earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New Mexico schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Carlsbad · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 41.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Carlsbad Enrichment Center has class sizes larger than 82% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carlsbad Enrichment Center ranks #1 of 4 schools in Carlsbad, NM.
School address
District: Carlsbad Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350030001157 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Carlsbad Enrichment Center held near 234 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 10.6 → 10.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 350030001157 · Carlsbad, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
170 enr · 17:1 · 41.4% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Carlsbad High (1,685 students)
Carlsbad Enrichment Center held near 234 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 10.6 → 10.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Carlsbad Enrichment Center 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 170
Carlsbad Enrichment Center
170 students
What this shows Carlsbad Enrichment Center reports 170 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carlsbad Enrichment Center compares
Carlsbad Enrichment Center held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 21% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.4% | ▼ 49% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 170 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
170
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 82% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.2%
White 28.8%
African American 2.4%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.1, Carlsbad Enrichment Center is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
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 Enrichment Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cottonwood Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Desert Willow Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carlsbad Enrichment Center'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 other 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 (~170 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carlsbad Enrichment Center
How many students attend Carlsbad Enrichment Center?
Carlsbad Enrichment Center has 170 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Carlsbad, NM. CCD year-over-year: 227 (2022-23) → 234 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carlsbad Enrichment Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Carlsbad Enrichment Center is 17:1, which is 21% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carlsbad Enrichment Center?
41.4% of students at Carlsbad Enrichment Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carlsbad Enrichment Center?
The largest demographic group at Carlsbad Enrichment Center is Hispanic or Latino at 68.2% of enrollment, in Carlsbad, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carlsbad Enrichment Center?
Carlsbad Enrichment Center has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Carlsbad Enrichment Center rank among schools in Carlsbad?
By Resource Investment Index, Carlsbad Enrichment Center ranks #1 of 4 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 schools in Carlsbad on the city page.
What other schools are in Carlsbad Municipal Schools?
Besides Carlsbad Enrichment Center, 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.