BEN ALEXANDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BEN ALEXANDER ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LOVINGTON school district, located in LOVINGTON, NM with about 297 students. 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 15 teachers, BEN ALEXANDER ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
BEN ALEXANDER ELEMENTARY is a public school located in Lovington, New Mexico, serving students in the Lovington Municipal School District. As part of a community-focused district, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and student engagement. The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare young learners for future success by balancing rigorous classroom instruction with activities that encourage creativity, critical thinking, and character building.
The school operates with a focus on community integration, frequently utilizing its digital platform to keep families informed about school activities, academic calendars, and district resources. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between teachers, parents, and students, BEN ALEXANDER ELEMENTARY strives to cultivate a positive school culture where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential within a safe and structured setting.
For more information, contact BEN ALEXANDER ELEMENTARY at (505) 739-2200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LOVINGTON, NM 88260
(505) 739-2200
http://lmsdbena.sharpschool.net/
BEN ALEXANDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LOVINGTON, NM with about 297 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Mexico
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- LOVINGTON
- Total Students:
- 297
- Teachers:
- 15.33
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 297 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 60.9%
- White
- 36.4%
- Black or African American
- 1.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 42.8%
- Male
- 57.2%
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.