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DESERT WILLOW ELEMENTARY

PublicGrades 0–5
CARLSBAD, New Mexico · CARLSBAD
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students667
Student:Teacher15.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch22%
Title INo
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Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 317
667
Total Enrollment
State avg: 87%
22%-65.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

DESERT WILLOW ELEMENTARY is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in CARLSBAD, New Mexico. The school enrolls 667 students. It is part of the CARLSBAD district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New Mexico state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Serves a relatively affluent student body
22% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 87% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictCARLSBAD
County35015
CityCARLSBAD
ZIP88220
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID350030001118

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment667
White22.3%
Hispanic / Latino74.2%
Black / African American0.9%
Asian0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races1.0%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
22.3%
Hispanic
74.2%
Black
0.9%
Asian
0.6%
Two+
1.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %22%
State Avg87%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)