Enrollment
474
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lovington, NM
Yarbro Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Yarbro Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350174000451
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yarbro Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of New Mexico schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Lovington · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 99.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Yarbro Elementary has class sizes larger than 89% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yarbro Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Lovington, NM.
School address
District: Lovington Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350174000451 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.3%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Yarbro Elementary compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Yarbro Elementary
Yarbro Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Lovington, New Mexico, enrolling 474 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.2:1 is larger than about 89% of New Mexico schools and 30% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 99.3% lands close to the New Mexico typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 474 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Among 242 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Mexico schools statewide, it ranks #20, 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 28/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
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 Taylor Middle (442 students) alongside Yarbro Elementary.
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 Yarbro Elementary compares
Yarbro Elementary 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 30% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.3% | ▲ 23% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 474 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
474
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.3%
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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 89% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 84.0%
White 13.5%
African American 1.3%
Two or More 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.6, Yarbro Elementary 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 Yarbro Elementary.
$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 Yarbro Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taylor Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Llano Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lovington Freshman Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ben Alexander Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Yarbro Elementary'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
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~474 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Yarbro Elementary
How many students attend Yarbro Elementary?
Yarbro Elementary has 474 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lovington, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yarbro Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Yarbro Elementary is 18.2:1, which is 30% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Yarbro Elementary?
99.3% of students at Yarbro Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yarbro Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Yarbro Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 84.0% of enrollment, in Lovington, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yarbro Elementary?
Yarbro Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Yarbro Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lovington?
By Resource Investment Index, Yarbro Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary 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 elementary schools in Lovington on the city page.
Is Yarbro Elementary a good school?
Yarbro Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of New Mexico schools. 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 Yarbro Elementary, Lovington Municipal Schools also operates Lovington High (746 students), Taylor Middle (442 students), and Llano Elementary (435 students). See the Lovington Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.
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