JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY

300 WEST JEFFERSON AVE
LOVINGTON, NM 88260

www.lovingtonschools.net

220 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 3rd

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary School, located at 300 West Jefferson Avenue in Lovington, New Mexico, serves as a primary educational institution within the Lovington Municipal School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation for its young students while promoting social and emotional growth. The campus serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing the importance of early childhood development and preparation for future academic success.

The school is committed to utilizing modern resources and educational strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By maintaining a focus on core subjects and personal development, Jefferson Elementary aims to cultivate a positive school culture where students feel encouraged to explore their potential. Families interested in specific programs, academic calendars, or contact information for the school can visit their official website at [lmsdjefferson.sharpschool.net](http://lmsdjefferson.sharpschool.net/).

220

Total Students

13.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

103.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	42
Hispanic	171
Black	4
Asian	3

Hispanic
171 (77.7 %)
White
42 (19.1 %)
Black
4 (1.8 %)
Asian
3 (1.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	LOVINGTON MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Phone:	(575)739-2540
Website:	http://www.lovingtonschools.net
Grade Range:	3rd - 3rd
Total Students:	220
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	228
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 220