Lea Elementary School serves 231 students in grades 1.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1
- Enrollment: 231 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lea Elementary School's student population of 231 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
231 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Motto
CREATE. ACHIEVE. TRANSFORM. SUCCEED.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lea Elementary School is 0.28, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
84%
63%
Black
1%
2%
White
14%
19%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.8%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Lea Elementary School?
231 students attend Lea Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Lea Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lea Elementary School?
Lea Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lea Elementary School offer ?
Lea Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lea Elementary School part of?
Lea Elementary School is part of Lovington School District.
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