Ben Alexander Elementary School serves 251 students in grades 2.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 2
- Enrollment: 251 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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Ben Alexander Elementary School's student population of 251 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2
Total Students
251 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
The diversity score of Ben Alexander 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
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
84%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
14%
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%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
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251 students attend Ben Alexander Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Ben Alexander Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ben Alexander Elementary School?
Ben Alexander Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ben Alexander Elementary School offer ?
Ben Alexander Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2
What school district is Ben Alexander Elementary School part of?
Ben Alexander Elementary School is part of Lovington Municipal Schools School District.
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