Mesd Early Childhood Center serves 74 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% 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: 74 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mesd Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mesd Early Childhood Center's student population of 74 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
74 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mesd Early Childhood Center is 0.52, 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
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
60%
62%
Black
n/a
2%
White
35%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
11%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mesd Early Childhood Center?
74 students attend Mesd Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Mesd Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mesd Early Childhood Center?
Mesd Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mesd Early Childhood Center offer ?
Mesd Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Mesd Early Childhood Center part of?
Mesd Early Childhood Center is part of Moriarty-Edgewood School District.
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