Early Childhood Education Center

1801 West Lea St.
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Early Childhood Education Center serves 207 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 207 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : The ECE Center serves the northern part of Carlsbad, NM, covering an attendance area of approximately 149.3 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with the furthest point in the zone being about 12.1 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

School Overview

Early Childhood Education Center's student population of 207 students has declined by 58% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
207 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Early Childhood Education Center is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NM)
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Hispanic
77%
63%
Black
1%
2%
White
20%
19%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
80%
0.37
(22-23)
33.3%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Early Childhood Education Center?
207 students attend Early Childhood Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Early Childhood Education Center students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Early Childhood Education Center?
Early Childhood Education Center has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Early Childhood Education Center offer ?
Early Childhood Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Early Childhood Education Center part of?
Early Childhood Education Center is part of Carlsbad School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 207 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : The ECE Center serves the northern part of Carlsbad, NM, covering an attendance area of approximately 149.3 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with the furthest point in the zone being about 12.1 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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