Ben Alexander Elementary

Public 2

 1400 South Sixth
       Lovington, NM  88260


(575) 739-2580

District: Lovington Municipal Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,966 Help


Students who attend Ben Alexander Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Lovington 6th Grade Academy
    Taylor Middle
High:    Lovington High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  251

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
84.5%
White:
13.5%
African American:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.8% Help


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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (84.5%), White (13.5%), African American (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ben Alexander Elementary is 16.7, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Lovington Municipal Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ben Alexander Elementary is $9,966. 2 elementary schools in the Lovington Municipal Schools District spend more per student.
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Enrollment information for Ben Alexander Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 220 1 0 101 1 n/a n/a 0 323
1991 130 8 1 144 0 n/a n/a 0 283
1992 104 5 0 144 0 n/a n/a 0 253
1993 101 6 1 115 0 n/a n/a 0 223
1994 92 6 0 133 0 n/a n/a 0 231
1995 83 8 0 112 0 n/a n/a 0 203
1996 83 8 0 112 0 n/a n/a 0 203
1997 78 7 0 104 2 n/a n/a 0 191
1998 76 5 0 135 1 n/a n/a 0 217
1999 92 3 1 119 1 n/a n/a 0 216
2000 84 6 4 116 0 n/a n/a 0 210
2001 76 4 0 119 0 n/a n/a 0 199
2002 73 10 1 125 1 n/a n/a 0 210
2003 73 10 1 125 1 n/a n/a 0 210
2004 68 11 1 123 1 n/a n/a 0 204
2005 55 7 3 144 1 n/a n/a 0 210
2006 68 7 1 143 1 n/a n/a 0 220
2007 55 8 0 174 0 n/a n/a 0 237
2008 50 4 1 162 1 n/a n/a 0 218
2009 63 2 1 172 1 n/a n/a 0 239
2010 48 6 3 206 0 0 0 0 263
2011 59 2 0 175 1 0 0 0 237
2012 34 7 1 194 2 0 0 0 238
2013 60 4 0 235 2 0 0 0 301
2014 53 4 1 214 1 0 2 0 275
2015 66 6 1 267 1 0 2 0 343
2016 53 5 1 261 1 0 4 0 325
2017 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 250 250
2018 108 5 1 181 2 0 0 0 297
2019 148 2 2 96 1 0 0 0 249
2020 70 7 3 165 1 0 0 0 246
2021 36 5 0 215 1 1 0 0 258
2022 41 4 3 175 0 0 0 0 223
2023 34 4 0 212 1 0 0 0 251

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ben Alexander Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 323 14.5 22.2 n/a
1991 283 14.0 20.2 n/a
1992 253 14.7 17.2 n/a
1993 223 13.5 16.5 n/a
1994 231 13.6 17.0 n/a
1995 203 13.6 14.9 n/a
1996 203 13.6 14.9 n/a
1997 191 12.9 14.8 n/a
1998 217 13.1 16.6 n/a
1999 216 14.5 14.9 63.4
2000 210 15.8 13.3 73.3
2001 199 17.1 11.6 75.4
2002 210 14.5 14.5 76.2
2003 210 14.5 14.5 76.2
2004 204 14.8 13.8 72.5
2005 210 14.8 14.2 77.6
2006 220 14.8 14.9 66.4
2007 237 16.1 14.7 78.1
2008 218 12.5 17.4 77.5
2009 239 13.0 18.4 65.7
2010 263 14.0 18.7 80.2
2011 237 13.0 18.2 72.2
2012 238 13.0 18.3 52.9
2013 301 15.5 19.4 73.1
2014 275 15.5 17.7 61.8
2015 343 17.0 20.1 57.1
2016 325 19.0 17.1 62.5
2017 250 14.8 16.8 67.6
2018 297 15.3 19.3 74.7
2019 249 13.4 18.5 71.9
2020 246 13.1 18.6 67.1
2021 258 16.0 16.1 98.8
2022 223 12.5 17.8 98.7
2023 251 15.0 16.7 98.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ben Alexander Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 323 14.5 22.2 n/a
1991 283 14.0 20.2 n/a
1992 253 14.7 17.2 n/a
1993 223 13.5 16.5 n/a
1994 231 13.6 17.0 n/a
1995 203 13.6 14.9 n/a
1996 203 13.6 14.9 n/a
1997 191 12.9 14.8 n/a
1998 217 13.1 16.6 n/a
1999 216 14.5 14.9 63.4
2000 210 15.8 13.3 73.3
2001 199 17.1 11.6 75.4
2002 210 14.5 14.5 76.2
2003 210 14.5 14.5 76.2
2004 204 14.8 13.8 72.5
2005 210 14.8 14.2 77.6
2006 220 14.8 14.9 66.4
2007 237 16.1 14.7 78.1
2008 218 12.5 17.4 77.5
2009 239 13.0 18.4 65.7
2010 263 14.0 18.7 80.2
2011 237 13.0 18.2 72.2
2012 238 13.0 18.3 52.9
2013 301 15.5 19.4 73.1
2014 275 15.5 17.7 61.8
2015 343 17.0 20.1 57.1
2016 325 19.0 17.1 62.5
2017 250 14.8 16.8 67.6
2018 297 15.3 19.3 74.7
2019 249 13.4 18.5 71.9
2020 246 13.1 18.6 67.1
2021 258 16.0 16.1 98.8
2022 223 12.5 17.8 98.7
2023 251 15.0 16.7 98.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ben Alexander Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,966

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ben Alexander Elementary

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students249251
 0.8%
African American24
 100%
American Indian11
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic96212
 120.8%
Pacific Islander00
White14834
 77%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.9%98.8%
 26.9%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 251 students attended Ben Alexander Elementary.

Students who attend Ben Alexander Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lovington 6th Grade Academy
Middle : Taylor Middle
High : Lovington High

Students at Ben Alexander Elementary are 84% Hispanic, 14% White, 2% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Mexico Public Education Department. School Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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