YARBRO ELEMENTARY

700 WEST JEFFERSON AVE
LOVINGTON, NM 88260

www.lovingtonschools.net

443 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

Yarbro Elementary School is a public educational institution located in Lovington, New Mexico. Serving the local community as part of the Lovington Municipal School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional growth of its students. By focusing on fundamental educational standards, the school aims to prepare its elementary-aged learners for success as they transition to higher grade levels within the district.

The school emphasizes a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the community to enhance the learning experience. Through its official online portal, Yarbro Elementary provides parents and guardians with access to essential resources, including school calendars, policy information, and updates on academic programs. As a key part of the Lovington area's educational infrastructure, Yarbro Elementary strives to maintain a structured and inclusive atmosphere that encourages student development and scholastic achievement.

443

Total Students

26.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

107.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for YARBRO ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	63
Hispanic	369
Black	8
Asian	1
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
369 (83.3 %)
White
63 (14.2 %)
Black
8 (1.8 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)739-2490
Website:	http://www.lovingtonschools.net
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	443
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	474
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 4 240

Grade 5 203