Desert Willow Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Carlsbad, New Mexico 88220 · Carlsbad
#10 of 416 elementary schools in New Mexico
#9774 of 50,301 nationally
About Desert Willow Elementary
Desert Willow Elementary is a public elementary located in Carlsbad, in the Carlsbad school district of New Mexico, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 667 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 72.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 10th of 416 ranked elementary schools in New Mexico. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (45th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 667.
There are 13 schools in Carlsbad; Desert Willow Elementary ranks 2nd of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)22%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Desert Willow Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 22%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Desert Willow Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Edison Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
0 students · 3.3 km away
Cottonwood Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–5
684 students · 3.5 km away
Early Childhood Education Center
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
207 students · 3.7 km away
Hillcrest Preschool
Carlsbad · Public other · Grades PK–PK
316 students · 3.7 km away
Jefferson Montessori
Carlsbad · Charter other · Grades K–12
215 students · 3.8 km away
Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus
Carlsbad · Public middle · Grades 6–8
740 students · 3.8 km away
Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus
Carlsbad · Public middle · Grades 6–8
908 students · 3.9 km away
Sunset Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–5
438 students · 4.7 km away
Carlsbad High
Carlsbad · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,685 students · 6.0 km away
Monterrey Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–5
366 students · 6.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New Mexico with a comparable Enrollment.
Enchanted Hills Elementary
Rio Rancho · Public elementary · Grades K–5
673 students
Sonoma Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
660 students
Cottonwood Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–5
684 students
Cielo Azul Elementary
Rio Rancho · Public elementary · Grades K–5
640 students
Tierra Antigua Elementary
Albuquerque · Public elementary · Grades K–5
696 students
Highland Elementary
Las Cruces · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
704 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Desert Willow Elementary a good school?
Desert Willow Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 72.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #10 of 416 in New Mexico. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Desert Willow Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Desert Willow Elementary ranks #10 of 416 elementary schools in New Mexico and #9774 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Desert Willow Elementary?
Desert Willow Elementary had 667 students in 2025.
Is Desert Willow Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Desert Willow Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Desert Willow Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Desert Willow Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.