Grand Heights Early Childhood

2302 West Grand Ave
Artesia, NM 88210
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Grand Heights Early Childhood serves 348 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 348 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

School Overview

Grand Heights Early Childhood's student population of 348 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
348 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Grand Heights Early Childhood is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NM)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Hispanic
69%
63%
Black
1%
2%
White
28%
19%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.45
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Grand Heights Early Childhood?
348 students attend Grand Heights Early Childhood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Grand Heights Early Childhood students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grand Heights Early Childhood?
Grand Heights Early Childhood has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Grand Heights Early Childhood offer ?
Grand Heights Early Childhood offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grand Heights Early Childhood part of?
Grand Heights Early Childhood is part of Artesia School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 348 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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