SOUTHERN HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY

(575)433-1900

soh.hobbsschools.net/

472 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Southern Heights Elementary is a public school located in Hobbs, New Mexico, serving students in the Hobbs Municipal School District. As a foundational part of the local community, the school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment designed to foster early childhood development and essential core learning. Its curriculum is structured to prepare students for future educational success by emphasizing fundamental skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth.

The school is dedicated to creating a collaborative atmosphere that involves both families and the broader Hobbs community. By leveraging its resources and commitment to student achievement, Southern Heights Elementary strives to ensure that every child receives the attention and instruction necessary to reach their full potential within a safe and structured setting. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents regarding academic calendars, school policies, and extracurricular opportunities.

472

Total Students

31.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTHERN HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	47
Hispanic	421
Black	3
Asian	1

Hispanic
421 (89.2%)
White
47 (10.0%)
Black
3 (0.6%)
Asian
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)433-1900
Website:	http://soh.hobbsschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	472
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	265
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 103

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 62

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SOUTHERN HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	103
Kindergarten	61
Grade 1	68
Grade 2	61
Grade 3	63
Grade 4	54
Grade 5	62

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SOUTHERN HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	221	46.8%
Male	251	53.2%

Elementary School K - 5th