- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Loving, NM
Loving High
Federal NCES profile for Loving High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350171000443
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Loving High earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Loving · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Loving High has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Loving High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Loving, NM.
School address
District: Loving Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350171000443 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Loving High grew from 191 students in 2022-23 to 205 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE held 15.9 → 15.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 350171000443 · Loving, NM High · SMALL · TRAD
225 enr · 15:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Loving Elementary (355 students)
Loving High grew from 191 students in 2022-23 to 205 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE held 15.9 → 15.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Loving High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Loving Element
Loving Elementary
355 students
- This school
Loving High
225 students
- Loving Middle
Loving Middle
154 students
What this shows Loving High reports 225 students on the CCD universe file.
How Loving High compares
Loving High 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 7% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 225 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
225
Bigger than 22% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.4%
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
$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
3
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.2%
White 27.1%
Two or More 1.3%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.4, Loving High is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
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 High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loving Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Loving Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Loving High'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 high 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 (~225 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Frequently asked questions about Loving High
How many students attend Loving High?
Loving High has 225 students enrolled. It is a high school in Loving, NM. CCD year-over-year: 191 (2022-23) → 205 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Loving High?
The student-teacher ratio at Loving High is 15:1, which is 7% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Loving High?
100.0% of students at Loving High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Loving High?
The largest demographic group at Loving High is Hispanic or Latino at 70.2% of enrollment, in Loving, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Loving High?
Loving High has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower 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 High rank among public schools in Loving?
By Resource Investment Index, Loving High ranks #3 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 High, Loving Municipal Schools also operates Loving Elementary (355 students) and Loving Middle (154 students). See the Loving Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.