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Cottonwood Elementary

Carlsbad, New Mexico · Grades K to 5 · Carlsbad

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About Cottonwood Elementary

Cottonwood Elementary serves kindergarten through grade 5 as a public school in Carlsbad, New Mexico. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 684 students enrolled. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Carlsbad. With about 44.4 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 15.4 students per teacher. Within 5 miles there are 13 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. Carlsbad School District runs 13 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a remote town more than 35 miles from a larger urban area, in Eddy County.

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School facts

Address	1609 W Lea Street, Carlsbad, NM 88220
Phone	(575) 234-3304
School district	Carlsbad
Grades	K to 5
Students (2024-25)	684
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	44.4
Students per teacher	15.4
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Town, remote, Eddy County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 350030001156). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Early Childhood Education CenterPublic · Grades PreK to KCarlsbad · 0.1 mi Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista CampusPublic · Grades 6 to 8Carlsbad · 0.3 mi Faith Christian AcademyPrivate, Baptist · Grades 1 to 12Carlsbad · 0.6 mi Carlsbad Enrichment CenterPublic · Grades 1 to 12Carlsbad · 1.2 mi Edison ElementaryPublic · Grades 1 to 5Carlsbad · 1.2 mi Sunset ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 5Carlsbad · 1.3 mi Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva CampusPublic · Grades 6 to 8Carlsbad · 1.3 mi Jefferson MontessoriCharter · Grades K to 12Carlsbad · 1.5 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Cottonwood Elementary serve?

Cottonwood Elementary serves kindergarten through grade 5.

How many students attend Cottonwood Elementary?

Cottonwood Elementary reported 684 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cottonwood Elementary?

About 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 684 students and 44.4 teachers in federal data.

Is Cottonwood Elementary a public or charter school?

Cottonwood Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Cottonwood Elementary in?

Cottonwood Elementary is part of Carlsbad School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/nm/carlsbad-school-district/

Where is Cottonwood Elementary located?

Cottonwood Elementary is at 1609 W Lea Street, Carlsbad, NM 88220. The phone number is (575) 234-3304.

How many other schools are near Cottonwood Elementary?

There are 13 other schools within 5 miles of Cottonwood Elementary in our directory.