- Enrollment
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Loving, NM
Loving Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Loving Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350171000442
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 99
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Loving Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of New Mexico schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Loving · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Loving Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Loving Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Loving, NM.
School address
District: Loving Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350171000442 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Loving Elementary grew from 306 students in 2022-23 to 335 in 2023-24 (+9.5%).
Teacher FTE added 21.1 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 350171000442 · Loving, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
355 enr · 16.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Loving High (225 students)
Loving Elementary grew from 306 students in 2022-23 to 335 in 2023-24 (+9.5%). Teacher FTE added 21.1 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Loving Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Loving Elementary
355 students
- Loving High
Loving High
225 students
- Loving Middle
Loving Middle
154 students
What this shows Loving Elementary reports 355 students on the CCD universe file.
How Loving Elementary compares
Loving 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 21% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 81% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
0.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$16,145
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
Counselors0.3 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 68.5%
White 29.3%
Two or More 1.1%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.5, Loving Elementary is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Loving Municipal Schools reports $16,145 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Loving Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loving High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Loving Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Loving Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 154
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~355 students)
Frequently asked questions about Loving Elementary
How many students attend Loving Elementary?
Loving Elementary has 355 students enrolled. It is a public school in Loving, NM. CCD year-over-year: 306 (2022-23) → 335 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Loving Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Loving Elementary is 16.9:1, which is 21% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Loving Elementary?
100.0% of students at Loving Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Loving Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Loving Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 68.5% of enrollment, in Loving, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Loving Elementary?
Loving 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 Loving Elementary rank among public schools in Loving?
By Resource Investment Index, Loving Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Loving, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Loving Municipal Schools?
Besides Loving Elementary, Loving Municipal Schools also operates Loving High (225 students) and Loving Middle (154 students). See the Loving Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.