LEA ELEMENTARY

www.lovingtonschools.net

231 Students

Elementary School 1st - 1st

School Overview

Lea Elementary School, located at 1100 West Birch Ave in Lovington, New Mexico, is a dedicated educational institution serving the local community as part of the Lovington Municipal School District. The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of elementary-aged children. By emphasizing fundamental academic skills and personal growth, the school aims to prepare its students for success as they transition to higher grade levels within the district.

The school maintains a commitment to community engagement and transparent communication, utilizing its official district portal to keep families informed about school activities, academic resources, and district-wide initiatives. As a central part of the Lovington area, Lea Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with their curriculum, collaborate with peers, and build a strong educational foundation in a structured and encouraging setting.

231

Total Students

15.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LEA ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	33
Hispanic	195
Black	2
Two or More	1

Hispanic
195 (84.4%)
White
33 (14.3%)
Black
2 (0.9%)
Two or More
1 (0.4%)

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:	LOVINGTON
Phone:	(575)739-2625
Website:	http://www.lovingtonschools.net
Grade Range:	1st - 1st
Total Students:	231
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	231
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Grade 1 231