Enrollment
170
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.4%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carlsbad Enrichment Center compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carlsbad Enrichment Center
Carlsbad Enrichment Center is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Carlsbad, New Mexico, enrolling 170 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17:1 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 170 puts it in the smaller third of New Mexico schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 39 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #12.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (68%) and White (29%) (diversity index 45/100).
The surrounding Carlsbad Municipal Schools spends $10,509 per pupil, 37% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Carlsbad Municipal Schools also operates Carlsbad High (1,685 students) and Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus (908 students) alongside Carlsbad Enrichment Center.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Carlsbad Enrichment Center compares
Carlsbad Enrichment Center on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,509
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $16,652
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carlsbad Municipal Schools, which includes Carlsbad Enrichment Center.
$10,509
Per student
-37%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.9%
State 41.9%
Federal 7.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,685
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Mexico, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~170 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is Carlsbad Enrichment Center a good school?
Carlsbad Enrichment Center earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New Mexico schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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