Early Childhood Education Center
PublicElementaryGrades PK–K
1801 West Lea St., Carlsbad, NM 88220 · (575) 234-3300 · Part of Carlsbad Municipal Schools
Carlsbad’s School Grade B− better than 49% of New Mexico school districts
Students
207
Students per teacher
18:1
Free or reduced lunch
10%
Setting
Town
Grades
PK–K
What stands out about Early Childhood Education Center
- Enrollment down 58.1% since 2020–21
- No state test results: its grades come before the tested ones (3–8 and 11)
- Next stop for Carlsbad kids: 2 middle schools
On the path
Where Carlsbad kids come from and go next. The whole path →
PK–KEarly Childhood Education CenterYou are here
6–82 middle schoolsDepends on your address
Location
Directions ↗1801 West Lea St., Carlsbad
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten207
Enrollment over time
494’20
476’21
170’22
212’23
207’24
Down 58.1% since 2020–21.
Who goes here
Hispanic 77%White 20%Black <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Two or more races <1%Asian <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about Early Childhood Education Center from Carlsbad families.
Other schools in Carlsbad Municipal Schools
School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.