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HILLCREST PRESCHOOL

1801 WEST LEA ST., CARLSBAD, NM 88220CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–PKNon-Charter
257
Students
Total enrolled
$15,882
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 11% vs nat'l
14.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 5% vs nat'l
51/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 257 students in grades PK–PK in CARLSBAD, New Mexico.
11% above average funding
District spends $15,882 per pupil, 11% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 51th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

HILLCREST PRESCHOOL is a mid-sized prekindergarten in CARLSBAD, New Mexico, serving grades PK–PK with 257 students. The district invests $15,882 per student — 11% above the national average of $14,347, with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 19% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at HILLCREST PRESCHOOL

257
Total Students
14.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
19%
Free Lunch
18
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–PK) are served by this school
Gender Distribution148 male · 109 female
58%
42%
Male 58%Female 42%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility19%
National avg 52% · 49 students
Student Composition
34%
65%
White34%
Hispanic / Latino65%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 350030001148

Academic Outcomes at HILLCREST PRESCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
51
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 51th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 82th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 88220

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,882Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,882
State avg
$19,045
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,988
Student Support$3,018
Administration$1,906
Operations$2,382
Other$1,588
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,882 spent per student, an estimated $7,036 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
42%
51%
State government
41.9%
Local (property tax)
50.9%
Federal programs
7.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 19% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
DESERT WILLOW ELEMENTARYCOTTONWOOD ELEMENTARYOCOTILLO ELEMENTARYSUNSET ELEMENTARY
+3 more
↓
Middle
CARLSBAD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL - PR LEYVA CAMPUSCARLSBAD SIXTH GRADE ACADEMY - ALTA VISTA CAMPUS
↓
High School
CARLSBAD HIGHCARLSBAD EARLY COLLEGE HIGH
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelPrekindergarten
GradesPK – PK
Location—
CountyEddy County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCARLSBAD MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS →
Phone: (575)234-3303
NCES ID: 350030001148
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in CARLSBAD seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
High
CARLSBAD HIGH
1,551 students · 09–12
● 51 opp27% FRL
Mid
CARLSBAD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL - PR LEYVA CAMPUS
817 students · 06–08
● 51 opp27% FRL
Elem
DESERT WILLOW ELEMENTARY
787 students · KG–05
● 51 opp31% FRL
Elem
COTTONWOOD ELEMENTARY
760 students · 01–05
● 51 opp44% FRL
Elem
OCOTILLO ELEMENTARY
708 students · KG–05
● 51 opp25% FRL
Mid
CARLSBAD SIXTH GRADE ACADEMY - ALTA VISTA CAMPUS
705 students · 06–08
● 51 opp44% FRL
Elem
SUNSET ELEMENTARY
356 students · 01–05
● 51 opp32% FRL
Elem
MONTERREY ELEMENTARY
329 students · KG–05
● 51 opp30% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1801 WEST LEA ST., CARLSBAD, NM 88220
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Prekindergarten
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.