Early Childhood Education Center vs Jefferson Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 2.5 km 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
Jefferson Montessori
Carlsbad · Charter other · Grades K–12
215 students
| Measure | Early Childhood Education Center Carlsbad, New Mexico | Jefferson Montessori Carlsbad, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #13 of 416 | – |
| National rank | #10510 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 207 | 215 |
| Enrollment | 207 | 215 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.7% | 59.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Carlsbad | Carlsbad |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Early Childhood Education Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.7% vs 59.1%).
- •Jefferson Montessori does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 18.8).
- •Jefferson Montessori is the larger school with 215 students compared with 207.
- •Early Childhood Education Center is a public school while Jefferson Montessori is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Jefferson Montessori?
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 Jefferson Montessori?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Carlsbad and Carlsbad in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Early Childhood Education Center: 207. Jefferson Montessori: 215. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Early Childhood Education Center and Jefferson Montessori rank in New Mexico?
Early Childhood Education Center is 13th of 416 and Jefferson Montessori is unranked among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).