CARLSBAD
7,461 Students
14 Schools
District Overview
Located at 408 North Canyon Street in Carlsbad, New Mexico, the Carlsbad public school district serves as a vital educational hub for families throughout the Carlsbad-Artesia metropolitan region. Operating as an active, traditional public school system in a remote town setting, the district manages 14 individual schools offering a continuous educational pathway from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Community members and researchers can readily access district resources and administrative guidance online at carlsbadschools.net or by phone at (575) 234-3300, connecting with a fully operational system designed to meet the academic and developmental needs of local youth.
The district supports a dynamic student body of 7,461 children, characterized by a diverse demographic makeup that includes strong Hispanic and White student representation alongside Black, Asian, Native American, Pacific Islander, and multiracial populations. To ensure high-quality learning environments across all primary and secondary grade levels, Carlsbad maintains a robust employment structure totaling nearly 2,195 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes approximately 898 full-time equivalent teachers, over 140 instructional aides, and more than 1,150 support personnel, establishing a well-resourced framework dedicated to academic achievement, student well-being, and community growth.
The district supports a dynamic student body of 7,461 children, characterized by a diverse demographic makeup that includes strong Hispanic and White student representation alongside Black, Asian, Native American, Pacific Islander, and multiracial populations. To ensure high-quality learning environments across all primary and secondary grade levels, Carlsbad maintains a robust employment structure totaling nearly 2,195 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes approximately 898 full-time equivalent teachers, over 140 instructional aides, and more than 1,150 support personnel, establishing a well-resourced framework dedicated to academic achievement, student well-being, and community growth.
14
Total Schools
7,461
Total Students
897.6
Full-Time Teachers
8.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 2,084 |
| Hispanic | 5,027 |
| Black | 85 |
| Asian | 74 |
| Two or More | 137 |
| American Indian | 38 |
| Pacific Islander | 16 |
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Hispanic5,027 (67.4%)
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White2,084 (27.9%)
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Two or More137 (1.8%)
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Black85 (1.1%)
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Asian74 (1.0%)
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American Indian38 (0.5%)
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Pacific Islander16 (0.2%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 7 |
| Middle | 2 |
| High | 2 |
| Other | 3 |
School Map
District Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| District type: | Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union |
| Charter: | 1 Charter School |
| Number of schools: | 14 |
| Students: | 7,461* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 897.6* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 8.3 |
Schools in CARLSBAD
Found 14 Schools
200 Students
High School 9th - 12th
170 Students
Other 1st - 12th
1,685 Students
High School 9th - 12th
908 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
740 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
684 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
667 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
207 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - K
0 Students
Elementary School 1st - 5th
316 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
Charter School
215 Students
Other K - 12th
366 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
621 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
438 Students
Elementary School K - 5th