Enrollment
232
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lovington, NM
Lovington 6th Grade Academy
Federal NCES profile for Lovington 6th Grade Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350174000444
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lovington 6th Grade Academy earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #1 of 10
- public schools in Lovington · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 98.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lovington 6th Grade Academy has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lovington 6th Grade Academy ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Lovington, NM.
School address
District: Lovington Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350174000444 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.7%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lovington 6th Grade Academy compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lovington 6th Grade Academy
Lovington 6th Grade Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Lovington, New Mexico, enrolling 232 students.
At 13.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Mexico median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 98.7% lands close to the New Mexico typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 232 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Mexico median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 867 New Mexico schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 194 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Mexico schools statewide, it ranks #10, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 232 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Lovington Municipal Schools spends $12,999 per pupil, 22% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Lovington Municipal Schools also operates Lovington High (746 students) and Yarbro Elementary (474 students) alongside Lovington 6th Grade Academy.
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 Lovington 6th Grade Academy compares
Lovington 6th Grade Academy 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 3% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.7% | ▲ 22% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 232 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
232
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
98.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,999
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
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 83.6%
White 12.5%
African American 1.7%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.5, Lovington 6th Grade Academy is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lovington Municipal Schools, which includes Lovington 6th Grade Academy.
$12,999
Per student
-22%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.1%
State 69.2%
Federal 14.7%
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 Lovington 6th Grade Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Yarbro Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylor Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Llano Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lovington Freshman Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lovington 6th Grade Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar middle 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 (~232 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lovington 6th Grade Academy
How many students attend Lovington 6th Grade Academy?
Lovington 6th Grade Academy has 232 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lovington, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lovington 6th Grade Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lovington 6th Grade Academy is 13.6:1, which is 3% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 13% 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 Lovington 6th Grade Academy?
98.7% of students at Lovington 6th Grade Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lovington 6th Grade Academy?
The largest demographic group at Lovington 6th Grade Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 83.6% of enrollment, in Lovington, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lovington 6th Grade Academy?
Lovington 6th Grade Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lovington 6th Grade Academy rank among public schools in Lovington?
By Resource Investment Index, Lovington 6th Grade Academy ranks #1 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.
Is Lovington 6th Grade Academy a good school?
Lovington 6th Grade Academy earns 63/100 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 Lovington Municipal Schools?
Besides Lovington 6th Grade Academy, 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.
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