Desert Willow Elementary vs Hillcrest Preschool
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Hillcrest Preschool
Carlsbad · Public other · Grades PK–PK
316 students
| Measure | Desert Willow Elementary Carlsbad, New Mexico | Hillcrest Preschool Carlsbad, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #10 of 416 | – |
| National rank | #9774 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 667 | 316 |
| Enrollment | 667 | 316 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22% | 7.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 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 22%).
- •Desert Willow Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.8).
- •Desert Willow Elementary is the larger school with 667 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 Desert Willow 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 Desert Willow Elementary and Hillcrest Preschool?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Carlsbad and Carlsbad in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Willow Elementary: 667. Hillcrest Preschool: 316. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Willow Elementary and Hillcrest Preschool rank in New Mexico?
Desert Willow Elementary is 10th of 416 and Hillcrest Preschool is unranked among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).