Enrollment
316
Elementary
DISTRICT 471 · STATE 287
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CARLSBAD·NCES 350030001148
HILLCREST PRESCHOOL
1801 WEST LEA ST., CARLSBAD, NM 88220 · (575) 234-3303 · Eddy County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY33-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL316 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
15.4:1
21 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.3:1 · STATE 12.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
8%
25 students
DISTRICT 25% · STATE 90%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 316 | 100% |
Student demographics
46%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 46% · STATE 55% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
316
+89 (+39%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
15.4:1
was 20.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 316 | 20.5 | 15.4:1 | 8% (25) |
| 2023-24 | 320 | 20.9 | 15.3:1 | 34% (108) |
| 2022-23 | 257 | 17.6 | 14.6:1 | 19% (49) |
| 2020-21 | 227 | 11 | 20.6:1 | 34% (78) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for HILLCREST PRESCHOOL.
About HILLCREST PRESCHOOL
Students in CARLSBAD, New Mexico, attend HILLCREST PRESCHOOL, a medium-sized elementary school. The school's 316 students are in pre-K.
CARLSBAD (13 schools, 7,217 students) runs HILLCREST PRESCHOOL.
A majority of students at HILLCREST PRESCHOOL, 67%, are Hispanic. Beyond that, enrollment is 30% White. The Hispanic share of the county population is lower, at 52%. HILLCREST PRESCHOOL has a diversity index of 46%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
HILLCREST PRESCHOOL employs 20.5 full-time-equivalent teachers. That gives a ratio of about 15.4:1. That ratio is over the 12.9:1 average for elementary schools in New Mexico. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility was 8% in 2024-25. That is lower than the 46% average for public schools in Eddy County.
Within Eddy County, median household income is about $78,426, 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 11% of people live in poverty. Federal data list 26 public schools in Eddy County, with a combined enrollment of about 11,661.
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER is located less than a tenth of a mile from HILLCREST PRESCHOOL. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
On the NCES locale scale, the school is Town: Remote.
Federal counts put enrollment at 227 in 2020-21 and 316 in 2024-25, a 39% increase. Federal data show the ratio falling from 20.6:1 to 15.4:1.
Discussions about HILLCREST PRESCHOOL may include sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Eddy County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
61,105
Census ACS
Median income
$78,426
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
26
11,661 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in CARLSBAD
- CARLSBAD HIGHHigh · 1,685 students
- CARLSBAD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL - PR LEYVA CAMPUSMiddle · 908 students
- CARLSBAD SIXTH GRADE ACADEMY - ALTA VISTA CAMPUSMiddle · 740 students
- COTTONWOOD ELEMENTARYElementary · 684 students
- DESERT WILLOW ELEMENTARYElementary · 667 students
- OCOTILLO ELEMENTARYElementary · 621 students
Other schools in CARLSBAD
- CARLSBAD HIGHHigh · 1,685 students
- CARLSBAD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL - PR LEYVA CAMPUSMiddle · 908 students
- CARLSBAD SIXTH GRADE ACADEMY - ALTA VISTA CAMPUSMiddle · 740 students
- COTTONWOOD ELEMENTARYElementary · 684 students
- DESERT WILLOW ELEMENTARYElementary · 667 students
- OCOTILLO ELEMENTARYElementary · 621 students
Nearby schools
- EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER0.0 mi · 207
- COTTONWOOD ELEMENTARY0.1 mi · 684
- CARLSBAD SIXTH GRADE ACADEMY - ALTA VISTA CAMPUS0.3 mi · 740
- SUNSET ELEMENTARY1.3 mi · 438
- CARLSBAD ENRICHMENT CENTER1.3 mi · 170
- CARLSBAD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL - PR LEYVA CAMPUS1.4 mi · 908
Frequently asked questions
About HILLCREST PRESCHOOLHow many students attend HILLCREST PRESCHOOL?
HILLCREST PRESCHOOL enrolls approximately 316 students in grades PK-PK.
What grades does HILLCREST PRESCHOOL serve?
HILLCREST PRESCHOOL serves grades PK-PK.
How many teachers does HILLCREST PRESCHOOL have?
HILLCREST PRESCHOOL employs 21 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.4:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at HILLCREST PRESCHOOL?
At HILLCREST PRESCHOOL, the student body is approximately 30% White, 67% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian.
Is HILLCREST PRESCHOOL public or private?
HILLCREST PRESCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by CARLSBAD.
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