Early Childhood Education Center

1801 West Lea
Carlsbad, NM 88220
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Early Childhood Education Center serves 476 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 476 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

School Overview

Early Childhood Education Center's student population of 476 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
476 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Early Childhood Education Center is 0.47, 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
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
12%
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Asian
2%
1%
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Hispanic
66%
62%
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Black
1%
2%
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White
31%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.47
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
74%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Early Childhood Education Center?
476 students attend Early Childhood Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Early Childhood Education Center students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early Childhood Education Center?
Early Childhood Education Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Early Childhood Education Center offer ?
Early Childhood Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Early Childhood Education Center part of?
Early Childhood Education Center is part of Carlsbad Municipal Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 476 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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