How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus | Cottonwood Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Carlsbad, NM | Carlsbad, NM |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | elementary |
| Enrollment | 740 | 684 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 15.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 39.7% | 42.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus | Cottonwood Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,509 | $10,509 |
| District | Carlsbad Municipal Schools | Carlsbad Municipal Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus | Cottonwood Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19.7% | 14.5% |
| African American | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 76.9% | 81.6% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 1.8% | 1.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus | Cottonwood Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 684:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.3% | 14.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 93 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.