Serving 449 students in grades 4-5, Yarbro Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 449 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Math Proficiency: 33%
- Reading Proficiency: 33%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Yarbro Elementary School's student population of 449 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
449 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Yarbro Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)33%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)33%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
74%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
24%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% NM state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% NM state average).
How many students attend Yarbro Elementary School?
449 students attend Yarbro Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Yarbro Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yarbro Elementary School?
Yarbro Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Yarbro Elementary School offer ?
Yarbro Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Yarbro Elementary School part of?
Yarbro Elementary School is part of Lovington Municipal Schools School District.
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