Hillcrest Preschool serves 320 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 320 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hillcrest Preschool's student population of 320 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 90% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
320 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hillcrest Preschool is 0.49, 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
n/a
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
64%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
33%
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
28%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Carlsbad School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Hillcrest Preschool?
320 students attend Hillcrest Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Hillcrest Preschool students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hillcrest Preschool?
Hillcrest Preschool has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hillcrest Preschool offer ?
Hillcrest Preschool offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hillcrest Preschool part of?
Hillcrest Preschool is part of Carlsbad School District.
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