MILLS ELEMENTARY

mil.hobbsschools.net/

411 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mills Elementary School, located at 200 West Copper in Hobbs, New Mexico, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Hobbs Municipal School District. As a public elementary school, it is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment that fosters the intellectual, social, and emotional development of its students. The school focuses on building a strong educational base by emphasizing core curriculum subjects, literacy, and numeracy, while simultaneously encouraging a positive school culture that prepares young learners for their future academic endeavors.

The school operates with a focus on community engagement and student success, utilizing its digital presence to keep families informed about school activities, academic policies, and district resources. By fostering a collaborative relationship between staff, students, and parents, Mills Elementary aims to create an inclusive and supportive atmosphere. Through its structured programs and dedicated faculty, the school strives to ensure that every student has the tools and guidance necessary to thrive within the Hobbs community and beyond.

411

Total Students

22.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MILLS ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	88
Hispanic	307
Black	6
Asian	4
Two or More	5
American Indian	1

Hispanic
307 (74.7%)
White
88 (21.4%)
Black
6 (1.5%)
Two or More
5 (1.2%)
Asian
4 (1.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	HOBBS
Phone:	(575)433-2400
Website:	http://mil.hobbsschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	411
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	230
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 19

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 63

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MILLS ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	19
Kindergarten	57
Grade 1	67
Grade 2	64
Grade 3	72
Grade 4	69
Grade 5	63

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MILLS ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	188	45.7%
Male	223	54.3%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th