Lea Elementary School serves 227 students in grades 1.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 1
- Enrollment: 227 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lea Elementary School's student population of 227 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
227 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Motto
CREATE. ACHIEVE. TRANSFORM. SUCCEED.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lea Elementary School is 0.25, 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
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
86%
62%
Black
1%
2%
White
12%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Lea Elementary School?
227 students attend Lea Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Lea Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lea Elementary School?
Lea Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, 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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