Hillcrest Preschool serves 226 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 226 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hillcrest Preschool's student population of 226 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
226 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hillcrest Preschool is 0.46, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
66%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
33%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Hillcrest Preschool?
226 students attend Hillcrest Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Hillcrest Preschool students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillcrest Preschool?
Hillcrest Preschool has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hillcrest Preschool offer ?
Hillcrest Preschool offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Hillcrest Preschool part of?
Hillcrest Preschool is part of Carlsbad Municipal Schools School District.
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