- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Yarbro Elementary held near 457 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.8 → 25.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 350174000451 · Lovington, NM Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
474 enr · 18.2:1 · 99.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Lovington High (746 students)
Yarbro Elementary held near 457 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.8 → 25.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Yarbro Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lovington High
Lovington High
746 students
- This school
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 Yarbro Elementary reports 474 students on the CCD universe file.
How Yarbro Elementary compares
Yarbro Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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 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
District finance for Lovington Municipal Schools reports $15,348 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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 elementary 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 (~474 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 443 (2022-23) → 457 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.