Early Childhood Education Center serves 170 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 74% 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: 170 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Early Childhood Education Center's student population of 170 students has declined by 72% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 57% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
170 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood Education Center is 0.42, 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
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
72%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
26%
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
23%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
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?
170 students attend Early Childhood Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Early Childhood Education Center students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early Childhood Education Center?
Early Childhood Education Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower 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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