- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lovington, NM
Lovington High
Federal NCES profile for Lovington High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350174000448
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lovington High earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New Mexico schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Lovington · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.3:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 99.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lovington High has class sizes larger than 84% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lovington High ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Lovington, NM.
School address
District: Lovington Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350174000448 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Lovington High held near 763 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.1 → 42.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 350174000448 · Lovington, NM High · MID · TRAD
746 enr · 17.3:1 · 99.6% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Yarbro Elementary (474 students)
Lovington High held near 763 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.1 → 42.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Lovington High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Ben Alexander 238
Ben Alexander Elementary
238 students
What this shows Lovington High reports 746 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lovington High compares
Lovington High held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 24% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.6% | ▲ 23% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 746 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
746
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.6%
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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 84% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.4%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
88
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.7%
White 15.1%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.3, Lovington High is less mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
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 High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yarbro Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taylor Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Llano Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lovington Freshman Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ben Alexander Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lovington High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 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 (~746 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lovington High
How many students attend Lovington High?
Lovington High has 746 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lovington, NM. CCD year-over-year: 737 (2022-23) → 763 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lovington High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lovington High is 17.3:1, which is 24% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lovington High?
99.6% of students at Lovington High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lovington High?
The largest demographic group at Lovington High is Hispanic or Latino at 82.7% of enrollment, in Lovington, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lovington High?
Lovington High has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 High rank among high schools in Lovington?
By Resource Investment Index, Lovington High ranks #1 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 High, Lovington Municipal Schools also operates Yarbro Elementary (474 students), Taylor Middle (442 students), and Llano Elementary (435 students). See the Lovington Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.