Hillcrest Preschool serves 257 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% 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
- Enrollment: 257 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hillcrest Preschool's student population of 257 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
257 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hillcrest Preschool 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
65%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
34%
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
17%
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 Hillcrest Preschool?
257 students attend Hillcrest Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Hillcrest Preschool students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillcrest Preschool?
Hillcrest Preschool has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to 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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