- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Loving, NM
Loving Middle
Federal NCES profile for Loving Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350171000731
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Loving Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Loving · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Loving Middle has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Loving Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Loving, NM.
School address
District: Loving Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350171000731 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Loving Middle grew from 150 students in 2022-23 to 159 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 13.1 → 14.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 350171000731 · Loving, NM Middle · SMALL · TRAD
154 enr · 11.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Loving Elementary (355 students)
Loving Middle grew from 150 students in 2022-23 to 159 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE added 13.1 → 14.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Loving Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Loving Element
Loving Elementary
355 students
- Loving High
Loving High
225 students
- This school
Loving Middle
154 students
What this shows Loving Middle reports 154 students on the CCD universe file.
How Loving Middle compares
Loving Middle 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 154 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
154
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 31% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
4
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.4%
White 27.9%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.2, Loving Middle is about as mixed as 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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loving Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Loving High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Loving Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~154 students)
Frequently asked questions about Loving Middle
How many students attend Loving Middle?
Loving Middle has 154 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Loving, NM. CCD year-over-year: 150 (2022-23) → 159 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Loving Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Loving Middle is 11.8:1, which is 16% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Loving Middle?
100.0% of students at Loving Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Loving Middle?
The largest demographic group at Loving Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 71.4% of enrollment, in Loving, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Loving Middle?
Loving Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Middle rank among public schools in Loving?
By Resource Investment Index, Loving Middle ranks #1 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 Middle, Loving Municipal Schools also operates Loving Elementary (355 students) and Loving High (225 students). See the Loving Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.