SOUTHERN HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SOUTHERN HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HOBBS school district, located in HOBBS, NM with about 444 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, SOUTHERN HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

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.

For more information, contact SOUTHERN HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY at (505) 433-0100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

101 EAST TEXAS
HOBBS, NM 88240
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SOUTHERN HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HOBBS, NM with about 444 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Mexico

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
HOBBS
Total Students:
444
Teachers:
26.1
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 444 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTHERN HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 88% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
88.3%
White
8.3%
Black or African American
2.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
52.3%
Male
47.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.