- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Lovington 6th Grade Academy shrank from 228 students in 2022-23 to 208 in 2023-24 (-8.8%).
Teacher FTE held 17.6 → 17.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 350174000444 · Lovington, NM Middle · SMALL · TRAD
232 enr · 13.6:1 · 98.7% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Lovington High (746 students)
Lovington 6th Grade Academy shrank from 228 students in 2022-23 to 208 in 2023-24 (-8.8%). Teacher FTE held 17.6 → 17.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Lovington 6th Grade Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lovington High
Lovington High
746 students
- Yarbro Element
Yarbro Elementary
474 students
- Taylor Middle
Taylor Middle
442 students
- Llano Elementa
Llano Elementary
435 students
- Lovington Fres 267
Lovington Freshman Academy
267 students
- This school 232
Lovington 6th Grade Academy
232 students
What this shows Lovington 6th Grade Academy reports 232 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lovington 6th Grade Academy compares
Lovington 6th Grade Academy is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,348
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
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.
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
District finance for Lovington Municipal Schools reports $15,348 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~232 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 228 (2022-23) → 208 (2023-24), down 20.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.