Enrollment
908
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Carlsbad, NM
Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus
Federal NCES profile for Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350030000169
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of New Mexico schools.
- #11 of 13
- public schools in Carlsbad · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.9:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 23.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus has class sizes larger than 98% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus ranks #11 of 13 public schools in Carlsbad, NM.
School address
District: Carlsbad Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350030000169 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.9:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+85% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.6%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus
Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus is a large middle school in Carlsbad, New Mexico, enrolling 908 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.9:1 is larger than about 98% of New Mexico schools and 85% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.6% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the New Mexico average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Mexico, bigger than 94% of state schools at 908 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 867 New Mexico schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 25 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Mexico schools statewide, it ranks #25, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (57%) and White (39%) (diversity index 53/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Carlsbad Municipal Schools spends $10,509 per pupil, 37% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 244 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 908 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 24 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Carlsbad Municipal Schools also operates Carlsbad High (1,685 students) and Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus (740 students) alongside Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus.
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 Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus compares
Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus 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 | 25.9:1 | ▲ 85% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.6% | ▼ 71% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 908 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.9:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
908
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
25.9:1
students per teacher
- 85% above state mean
Top 98% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
21.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
128
in-school suspensions + 116 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 24 expulsions.
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 56.5%
White 38.5%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.2, Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carlsbad Municipal Schools, which includes Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus.
$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 Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cottonwood Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Desert Willow Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ocotillo Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus'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
- 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
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Similar middle 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 (~908 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus
How many students attend Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus?
Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus has 908 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Carlsbad, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus is 25.9:1, which is 85% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 65% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus?
23.6% of students at Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus?
The largest demographic group at Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus is Hispanic or Latino at 56.5% of enrollment, in Carlsbad, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus?
Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus rank among public schools in Carlsbad?
By Resource Investment Index, Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus ranks #11 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.
Is Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus a good school?
Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus, Carlsbad Municipal Schools also operates Carlsbad High (1,685 students), Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus (740 students), and Cottonwood Elementary (684 students). See the Carlsbad Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.
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