BEN ALEXANDER ELEMENTARY

www.lovingtonschools.net

251 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 2nd

School Overview

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.

251

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BEN ALEXANDER ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	34
Hispanic	212
Black	4
American Indian	1

Hispanic
212 (84.5 %)
White
34 (13.5 %)
Black
4 (1.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

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)739-2580
Website:	http://www.lovingtonschools.net
Grade Range:	2nd - 2nd
Total Students:	251
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	238
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 2 251