Enrollment
225
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
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 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350171000443
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Loving · Resource Index
- 18
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Loving High compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Loving High
Loving High is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Loving, New Mexico, enrolling 225 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the New Mexico typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 225 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Mexico median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 867 New Mexico schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 191 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Mexico schools statewide, it ranks #187, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (70%) and White (27%) (diversity index 43/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 682 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Loving Municipal Schools spends $12,966 per pupil, 22% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Loving Municipal Schools also operates Loving Elementary (355 students) and Loving Middle (154 students) alongside Loving High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Loving High compares
Loving High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,966
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $16,652
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Loving Municipal Schools, which includes Loving High.
$12,966
Per student
-22%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.3%
State 37.7%
Federal 5.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 154
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Mexico, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~225 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Loving on the city page.
Is Loving High a good school?
Loving High earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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