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.
14
Total Schools
7,461
Total Students
897.6
Full-Time Teachers
8.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CARLSBAD
Demographic Student Count
White2,084
Hispanic5,027
Black85
Asian74
Two or More137
American Indian38
Pacific Islander16
  • Hispanic
    5,027 (67.4%)
  • White
    2,084 (27.9%)
  • Two or More
    137 (1.8%)
  • Black
    85 (1.1%)
  • Asian
    74 (1.0%)
  • American Indian
    38 (0.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    16 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in CARLSBAD
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary7
Middle2
High2
Other3
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