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 81% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
159 students

Showing 2011–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

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School Rankings

This School
State Level (NM)
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1

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American Indian
1%
11%

Showing 2007–2025. View full 35-year historical data

Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
49%
63%

Showing 2011–2025. View full 36-year historical data

Black
2%
2%

Showing 2009–2025. View full 36-year historical data

White
46%
19%

Showing 2011–2025. View full 36-year historical data

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
54%
0.55

Showing 2011–2025. View full 36-year historical data

Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
85%

Showing 2011–2025. View full 25-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
1%

Showing 2008–2025. View full 25-year historical data

School Statewide Testing
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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