Dr. Emmitt Smith (Closed 2023)

2415 Carver St
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Dr. Emmitt Smith serves 159 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
159 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NM)
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
49%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
46%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.55
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Dr. Emmitt Smith?
159 students attend Dr. Emmitt Smith.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Dr. Emmitt Smith students are Hispanic, 46% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dr. Emmitt Smith?
Dr. Emmitt Smith has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dr. Emmitt Smith offer ?
Dr. Emmitt Smith offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Dr. Emmitt Smith part of?
Dr. Emmitt Smith is part of Carlsbad School District.

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