- Enrollment
- 1,685
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Carlsbad, NM
Early Childhood Education Center
Federal NCES profile for Early Childhood Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350030000166
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early Childhood Education Center earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of New Mexico schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Carlsbad · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 22.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Early Childhood Education Center has class sizes larger than 74% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Education Center ranks #3 of 4 schools in Carlsbad, NM.
School address
District: Carlsbad Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350030000166 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Early Childhood Education Center grew from 170 students in 2022-23 to 212 in 2023-24 (+24.7%).
Teacher FTE held 13.7 → 13.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 350030000166 · Carlsbad, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
207 enr · 15.9:1 · 22.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Carlsbad High (1,685 students)
Early Childhood Education Center grew from 170 students in 2022-23 to 212 in 2023-24 (+24.7%). Teacher FTE held 13.7 → 13.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Early Childhood Education 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 207
Early Childhood Education Center
207 students
What this shows Early Childhood Education Center reports 207 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early Childhood Education Center compares
Early Childhood Education Center is a growing 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.9% | ▼ 72% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 207 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
207
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 74% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 76.8%
White 19.8%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.1, Early Childhood Education Center is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Carlsbad Municipal Schools reports $13,304 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Early Childhood Education Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad High | Larger | Similar 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cottonwood Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Desert Willow Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Early Childhood Education 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 (~207 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood Education Center
How many students attend Early Childhood Education Center?
Early Childhood Education Center has 207 students enrolled. It is a public school in Carlsbad, NM. CCD year-over-year: 170 (2022-23) → 212 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Education Center is 15.9:1, which is 14% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Early Childhood Education Center?
22.9% of students at Early Childhood Education Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early Childhood Education Center?
The largest demographic group at Early Childhood Education Center is Hispanic or Latino at 76.8% of enrollment, in Carlsbad, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Childhood Education Center?
Early Childhood Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Early Childhood Education Center rank among schools in Carlsbad?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Education Center ranks #3 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 Early Childhood Education 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.