- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lovington, NM
Lea Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lea Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350174000446
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lea Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of New Mexico schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Lovington · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 98.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lea Elementary has class sizes larger than 70% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lea Elementary ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Lovington, NM.
School address
District: Lovington Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350174000446 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Lea Elementary held near 227 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.3 → 14.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 350174000446 · Lovington, NM Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
231 enr · 15.4:1 · 98.6% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Lovington High (746 students)
Lea Elementary held near 227 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.3 → 14.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Lea 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 231
Lea Elementary
231 students
What this shows Lea Elementary reports 231 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lea Elementary compares
Lea Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.6% | ▲ 22% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 231 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
231
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.6%
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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 70% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 84.4%
White 14.3%
African American 0.9%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.7, Lea Elementary is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lovington Municipal Schools reports $15,348 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lea Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yarbro Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylor Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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 Lea 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 (~231 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lea Elementary
How many students attend Lea Elementary?
Lea Elementary has 231 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lovington, NM. CCD year-over-year: 220 (2022-23) → 227 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lea Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lea Elementary is 15.4:1, which is 10% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lea Elementary?
98.6% of students at Lea Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lea Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lea Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 84.4% of enrollment, in Lovington, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lea Elementary?
Lea Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lea Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lovington?
By Resource Investment Index, Lea Elementary ranks #1 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 Lea 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.