Lea Elementary School serves 220 students in grades 1.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 1
- Enrollment: 220 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lea Elementary School's student population of 220 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1
Total Students
220 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lea Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
80%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
17%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Lea Elementary School?
220 students attend Lea Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Lea Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lea Elementary School?
Lea Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lea Elementary School offer ?
Lea Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1
What school district is Lea Elementary School part of?
Lea Elementary School is part of Lovington Municipal Schools School District.
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