Hillcrest Preschool vs Sunset Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest Preschool
Carlsbad · Public other · Grades PK–PK
316 students
Sunset Elementary
Carlsbad · Public elementary · Grades K–5
438 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Preschool Carlsbad, New Mexico | Sunset Elementary Carlsbad, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #24 of 416 |
| National rank | – | #17466 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 316 | 438 |
| Enrollment | 316 | 438 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.9% | 28.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 17.5 |
| 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 28.3%).
- •Hillcrest Preschool does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 17.5).
- •Sunset Elementary is the larger school with 438 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 Hillcrest Preschool better than Sunset Elementary?
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 Hillcrest Preschool and Sunset Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Carlsbad and Carlsbad in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest Preschool: 316. Sunset Elementary: 438. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest Preschool and Sunset Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Hillcrest Preschool is unranked and Sunset Elementary is 24th of 416 among other schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).