- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lovington, NM
Ben Alexander Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ben Alexander Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350174000449
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ben Alexander Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of New Mexico schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Lovington · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 98.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ben Alexander Elementary has class sizes larger than 74% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ben Alexander Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Lovington, NM.
School address
District: Lovington Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350174000449 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Ben Alexander Elementary shrank from 251 students in 2022-23 to 219 in 2023-24 (-12.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 13.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 350174000449 · Lovington, NM Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
238 enr · 15.9:1 · 98.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Lovington High (746 students)
Ben Alexander Elementary shrank from 251 students in 2022-23 to 219 in 2023-24 (-12.7%). Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 13.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Ben Alexander Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lovington High
Lovington High
746 students
- Yarbro Element
Yarbro Elementary
474 students
- Taylor Middle
Taylor Middle
442 students
- Llano Elementa
Llano Elementary
435 students
- Lovington Fres 267
Lovington Freshman Academy
267 students
- This school 238
Ben Alexander Elementary
238 students
What this shows Ben Alexander Elementary reports 238 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ben Alexander Elementary compares
Ben Alexander Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Mexico and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.8% | ▲ 22% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 238 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
238
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 74% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,348
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.5%
White 12.6%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.0, Ben Alexander Elementary is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Lovington Municipal Schools reports $15,348 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ben Alexander Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yarbro Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylor Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Llano Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lovington Freshman Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ben Alexander Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~238 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ben Alexander Elementary
How many students attend Ben Alexander Elementary?
Ben Alexander Elementary has 238 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lovington, NM. CCD year-over-year: 251 (2022-23) → 219 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ben Alexander Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ben Alexander Elementary is 15.9:1, which is 14% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ben Alexander Elementary?
98.8% of students at Ben Alexander Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ben Alexander Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ben Alexander Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 84.5% of enrollment, in Lovington, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ben Alexander Elementary?
Ben Alexander Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ben Alexander Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lovington?
By Resource Investment Index, Ben Alexander Elementary ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Lovington, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lovington on the city page.
What other schools are in Lovington Municipal Schools?
Besides Ben Alexander Elementary, Lovington Municipal Schools also operates Lovington High (746 students), Yarbro Elementary (474 students), and Taylor Middle (442 students). See the Lovington Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.