Early Childhood Education Center serves 212 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 212 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Early Childhood Education Center's student population of 212 students has declined by 65% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 57% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
212 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood Education Center is 0.45, 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
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
12%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
71%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
23%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Early Childhood Education Center?
212 students attend Early Childhood Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Early Childhood Education Center students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early Childhood Education Center?
Early Childhood Education Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Early Childhood Education Center offer ?
Early Childhood Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Early Childhood Education Center part of?
Early Childhood Education Center is part of Carlsbad School District.
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