Early Childhood Education Center vs Hillcrest Preschool
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Early Childhood Education Center
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
207 students
Hillcrest Preschool
Carlsbad · Public other · Grades PK–PK
316 students
| Measure | Early Childhood Education Center Carlsbad, New Mexico | Hillcrest Preschool Carlsbad, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #13 of 416 | – |
| National rank | #10510 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 207 | 316 |
| Enrollment | 207 | 316 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.7% | 7.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 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 9.7%).
- •Hillcrest Preschool does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 18.8).
- •Hillcrest Preschool is the larger school with 316 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 Early Childhood Education Center 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 Early Childhood Education Center and Hillcrest Preschool?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Carlsbad and Carlsbad in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Early Childhood Education Center: 207. Hillcrest Preschool: 316. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Early Childhood Education Center and Hillcrest Preschool rank in New Mexico?
Early Childhood Education Center is 13th of 416 and Hillcrest Preschool is unranked among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).