- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lovington, NM
Llano Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Llano Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350174000447
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Llano Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of New Mexico schools.
- #10 of 10
- public schools in Lovington · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 99.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Llano Elementary has class sizes larger than 93% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Llano Elementary ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Lovington, NM.
School address
District: Lovington Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350174000447 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+57 students YoY
Llano Elementary grew from 325 students in 2022-23 to 382 in 2023-24 (+17.5%).
Teacher FTE added 22.1 → 23.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+57 students YoY 350174000447 · Lovington, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
435 enr · 19.8:1 · 99.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Lovington High (746 students)
Llano Elementary grew from 325 students in 2022-23 to 382 in 2023-24 (+17.5%). Teacher FTE added 22.1 → 23.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Llano 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
- This school
Llano Elementary
435 students
- Lovington Fres 267
Lovington Freshman Academy
267 students
- Ben Alexander 238
Ben Alexander Elementary
238 students
What this shows Llano Elementary reports 435 students on the CCD universe file.
How Llano Elementary compares
Llano Elementary is a growing 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 41% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.1% | ▲ 23% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
435
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 93% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.1%
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 86.7%
White 10.3%
Two or More 0.9%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.7, Llano 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 Llano Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yarbro Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taylor Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lovington Freshman Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ben Alexander Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Llano 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
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide other 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 (~435 students)
Frequently asked questions about Llano Elementary
How many students attend Llano Elementary?
Llano Elementary has 435 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lovington, NM. CCD year-over-year: 325 (2022-23) → 382 (2023-24), up 57.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Llano Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Llano Elementary is 19.8:1, which is 41% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Llano Elementary?
99.1% of students at Llano Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Llano Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Llano Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 86.7% of enrollment, in Lovington, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Llano Elementary?
Llano Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Llano Elementary rank among public schools in Lovington?
By Resource Investment Index, Llano Elementary ranks #10 of 10 public 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 public schools in Lovington on the city page.
What other schools are in Lovington Municipal Schools?
Besides Llano 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.