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Hillcrest Preschool

1801 West Lea St.
Carlsbad, NM 88220
Hillcrest Preschool serves 257 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 257 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Hillcrest Preschool's student population of 257 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
257 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
The diversity score of Hillcrest Preschool is 0.47, 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.
This School
State Level (NM)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
12%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Hillcrest Preschool and percentage of American Indian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
65%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hillcrest Preschool and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hillcrest Preschool and the percentage of Black public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
34%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hillcrest Preschool and the percentage of White public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Mexico.
0.47
This chart displays the diversity score of Hillcrest Preschool and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
75%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hillcrest Preschool and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hillcrest Preschool and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Hillcrest Preschool?
257 students attend Hillcrest Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Hillcrest Preschool students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillcrest Preschool?
Hillcrest Preschool has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hillcrest Preschool offer ?
Hillcrest Preschool offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Hillcrest Preschool part of?
Hillcrest Preschool is part of Carlsbad Municipal Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 257 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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