Bloomfield Early Childhood Center

310 North Lajara St
Bloomfield, NM 87413
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Bloomfield Early Childhood Center serves 279 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 279 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Bloomfield Early Childhood Center's student population of 279 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
279 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Bloomfield Early Childhood Center is 0.69, which is more 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
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
35%
12%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
37%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bloomfield Early Childhood Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
2%
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White
24%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
2%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bloomfield Early Childhood Center.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Mexico.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Bloomfield Early Childhood Center and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bloomfield Early Childhood Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Bloomfield Early Childhood Center often compared to?
Bloomfield Early Childhood Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Central Primary by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Bloomfield Early Childhood Center?
279 students attend Bloomfield Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Bloomfield Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 35% of students are American Indian, 24% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bloomfield Early Childhood Center?
Bloomfield Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bloomfield Early Childhood Center offer ?
Bloomfield Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Bloomfield Early Childhood Center part of?
Bloomfield Early Childhood Center is part of Bloomfield Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 279 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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