New Mexicoβ€ΊSchoolsβ€ΊBEN ALEXANDER ELEMENTARY

BEN ALEXANDER ELEMENTARY

PublicGrades 2–2
LOVINGTON, New Mexico Β· LOVINGTON
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students219
Student:Teacher16.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch100%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 322
219
Total Enrollment
State avg: 79%
100%+20.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
2–2
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

BEN ALEXANDER ELEMENTARY is a public elementary serving grades 2–2 in LOVINGTON, New Mexico. The school enrolls 219 students. It is part of the LOVINGTON district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New Mexico state averages. This is not a ranking β€” different families value different things.

Strengths

Intimate school community
219 students β€” small for a US elementary school

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility β€” schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Typeβ€”
LevelElementary
Grade Span2–2
DistrictLOVINGTON
County35025
CityLOVINGTON
ZIP88260
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID350174000449

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment219
White13.6%
Hispanic / Latino84.5%
Black / African American1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Two or More Races0.0%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
13.6%
Hispanic
84.5%
Black
1.6%
Two+
0.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %100%
State Avg79%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)