- Enrollment
- 1,685
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Carlsbad, NM
Ocotillo Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ocotillo Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350030001123
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ocotillo Elementary earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of New Mexico schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Carlsbad · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 23.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ocotillo Elementary has class sizes larger than 74% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ocotillo Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Carlsbad, NM.
School address
District: Carlsbad Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350030001123 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Ocotillo Elementary held near 711 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.8 → 39.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 350030001123 · Carlsbad, NM Elementary · MID · TRAD
621 enr · 15.9:1 · 23.2% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Carlsbad High (1,685 students)
Ocotillo Elementary held near 711 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.8 → 39.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Ocotillo Elementary 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 621
Ocotillo Elementary
621 students
What this shows Ocotillo Elementary reports 621 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ocotillo Elementary compares
Ocotillo Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 23.2% | ▼ 71% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 621 | top 12% | - | - |
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.
621
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.2%
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
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
3.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
13
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.5%
White 30.9%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 1.8%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.2, Ocotillo Elementary is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carlsbad Municipal Schools reports $13,304 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ocotillo Elementary 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 | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cottonwood Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Desert Willow Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ocotillo Elementary'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 elementary 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 (~621 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ocotillo Elementary
How many students attend Ocotillo Elementary?
Ocotillo Elementary has 621 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Carlsbad, NM. CCD year-over-year: 708 (2022-23) → 711 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ocotillo Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ocotillo Elementary 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 Ocotillo Elementary?
23.2% of students at Ocotillo Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ocotillo Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ocotillo Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 62.5% of enrollment, in Carlsbad, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ocotillo Elementary?
Ocotillo Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher 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 Ocotillo Elementary rank among elementary schools in Carlsbad?
By Resource Investment Index, Ocotillo Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary 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 elementary schools in Carlsbad on the city page.
What other schools are in Carlsbad Municipal Schools?
Besides Ocotillo Elementary, 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.