Cottonwood Elementary vs Hillcrest Preschool
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 192 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottonwood Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–5
684 students
Hillcrest Preschool
Carlsbad · Public other · Grades PK–PK
316 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Elementary Carlsbad, New Mexico | Hillcrest Preschool Carlsbad, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #17 of 416 | – |
| National rank | #12932 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 684 | 316 |
| Enrollment | 684 | 316 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.1% | 7.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Carlsbad | Carlsbad |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Preschool does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.9% vs 28.1%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 15.8).
- •Cottonwood Elementary is the larger school with 684 students compared with 316.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cottonwood Elementary better than Hillcrest Preschool?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cottonwood Elementary and Hillcrest Preschool?
About 192 m in a straight line, between Carlsbad and Carlsbad in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Elementary: 684. Hillcrest Preschool: 316. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Elementary and Hillcrest Preschool rank in New Mexico?
Cottonwood Elementary is 17th of 416 and Hillcrest Preschool is unranked among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).