Enrollment
207
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.9%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Early Childhood Education Center compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Early Childhood Education Center
Early Childhood Education Center is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Carlsbad, New Mexico, enrolling 207 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.9% free-meal eligibility runs 72% below the New Mexico average.
With 207 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Mexico median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Among 24 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Mexico schools statewide, it ranks #21, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (77%) and White (20%) (diversity index 37/100).
16.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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 Early Childhood Education 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 Early Childhood Education Center compares
Early Childhood Education 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carlsbad Municipal Schools, which includes Early Childhood Education 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 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
- 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 (~207 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Early Childhood Education Center a good school?
Early Childhood Education Center earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% 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 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.
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