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LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS

New Mexico · Public School District
10
Schools
3,382
Students
$14,739
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
99.1%
Free Lunch Rate
+47pp vs nat'l
77.0%
Graduation Rate
-9.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS is a public school district in New Mexico serving 3,382 students across 10 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 77.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,739 is near the national average for a US public school district. 99% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (10)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BEN ALEXANDER ELEMENTARY02–02251
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY03–03220
LEA ELEMENTARY01–01220
LLANO ELEMENTARYPK–KG325
YARBRO ELEMENTARY04–05443
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
LOVINGTON 6TH GRADE ACADEMY06–06228
TAYLOR MIDDLE07–08527
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
LOVINGTON HIGH10–12737
NEW HOPE ALTERNATIVE HIGH09–12124
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
LOVINGTON FRESHMAN ACADEMY09–09307
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,739Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
69%
16%
State
69.2%
Local (property tax)
16.1%
Federal
14.7%

State funding accounts for 69% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
3,382
Students
99%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate77.0%
Opportunity Score46/100
StateNew Mexico →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 77.0%, graduation is 9.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
99% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS?
LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS has 10 public schools, serving a total of 3,382 students.
What is the graduation rate for LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS?
The graduation rate is 77.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS spend per student?
LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS spends $14,739 per pupil — 3% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS?
99% of students in LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS?
No, LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS serve?
LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS?
The median opportunity score across schools in LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS is 46/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.