- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lovington, NM
Lovington Freshman Academy
Federal NCES profile for Lovington Freshman Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350174001044
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lovington Freshman Academy earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of New Mexico schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Lovington · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.7:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 99.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lovington Freshman Academy has class sizes larger than 80% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lovington Freshman Academy ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Lovington, NM.
School address
District: Lovington Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350174001044 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Lovington Freshman Academy shrank from 307 students in 2022-23 to 255 in 2023-24 (-16.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.6 → 16.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-52 students YoY 350174001044 · Lovington, NM High · SMALL · TRAD
267 enr · 16.7:1 · 99.0% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Lovington High (746 students)
Lovington Freshman Academy shrank from 307 students in 2022-23 to 255 in 2023-24 (-16.9%). Teacher FTE lost 16.6 → 16.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Lovington Freshman 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
- This school 267
Lovington Freshman Academy
267 students
- Ben Alexander 238
Ben Alexander Elementary
238 students
What this shows Lovington Freshman Academy reports 267 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lovington Freshman Academy compares
Lovington Freshman 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.0% | ▲ 23% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 267 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
267
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 80% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
88
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 33.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.5%
White 14.2%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.2, Lovington Freshman Academy is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Freshman Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yarbro Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylor Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Llano Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ben Alexander Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lovington Freshman 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
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~267 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lovington Freshman Academy
How many students attend Lovington Freshman Academy?
Lovington Freshman Academy has 267 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lovington, NM. CCD year-over-year: 307 (2022-23) → 255 (2023-24), down 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lovington Freshman Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lovington Freshman Academy is 16.7:1, which is 19% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lovington Freshman Academy?
99.0% of students at Lovington Freshman Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lovington Freshman Academy?
The largest demographic group at Lovington Freshman Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 83.5% of enrollment, in Lovington, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lovington Freshman Academy?
Lovington Freshman Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lovington Freshman Academy rank among high schools in Lovington?
By Resource Investment Index, Lovington Freshman Academy ranks #2 of 3 high 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 high schools in Lovington on the city page.
What other schools are in Lovington Municipal Schools?
Besides Lovington Freshman 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.