How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Belen Consolidated Schools | Lovington Municipal Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Belen, New Mexico | Lovington, New Mexico |
| Total Enrollment | 3,602 | 3,382 |
| Number of Schools | 10 | 10 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.5:1 | 16.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Belen Consolidated Schools | Lovington Municipal Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,218 | $15,348 |
| Federal Revenue | 15.8% | 14.7% |
| State Revenue | 70.9% | 69.2% |
| Local Revenue | 13.3% | 16.1% |
Belen Consolidated Schools
Federal State Local
Lovington Municipal Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Belen Consolidated Schools | Lovington Municipal Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17.5% | 13.4% |
| African American | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 78.3% | 84.0% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.9% | 99.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Belen Consolidated Schools | Lovington Municipal Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 4 | 6 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 261.1:1 | 281.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 46.6% | 17.7% |
School Types
Belen Consolidated Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 9
Lovington Municipal Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 7
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.