Desert Willow Elementary vs Early Childhood Education Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Willow Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–5
667 students
Early Childhood Education Center
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
207 students
| Measure | Desert Willow Elementary Carlsbad, New Mexico | Early Childhood Education Center Carlsbad, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #10 of 416 | #13 of 416 |
| National rank | #9774 of 50,301 | #10510 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 667 | 207 |
| Enrollment | 667 | 207 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22% | 9.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Carlsbad | Carlsbad |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Willow Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.2 vs 71.1).
- •Early Childhood Education Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.7% vs 22%).
- •Desert Willow Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 18.8).
- •Desert Willow Elementary is the larger school with 667 students compared with 207.
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 Desert Willow Elementary better than Early Childhood Education Center?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Willow Elementary ranks higher (72.2 vs 71.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Desert Willow Elementary and Early Childhood Education Center?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Carlsbad and Carlsbad in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Willow Elementary: 667. Early Childhood Education Center: 207. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Willow Elementary and Early Childhood Education Center rank in New Mexico?
Desert Willow Elementary is 10th of 416 and Early Childhood Education Center is 13th of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).