Grand Heights Early Childhood

2302 West Grand Ave
Artesia, NM 88210
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Grand Heights Early Childhood serves 356 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 356 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

School Overview

Grand Heights Early Childhood's student population of 356 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
356 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Grand Heights Early Childhood is 0.48, 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
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
65%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
32%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.48
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Grand Heights Early Childhood?
356 students attend Grand Heights Early Childhood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Grand Heights Early Childhood students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grand Heights Early Childhood?
Grand Heights Early Childhood has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Grand Heights Early Childhood offer ?
Grand Heights Early Childhood offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grand Heights Early Childhood part of?
Grand Heights Early Childhood is part of Artesia School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 356 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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