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Jefferson Elementary School

300 West Jefferson Ave
Lovington, NM 88260
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 220 students in grades 3, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% 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: 3
  • Enrollment: 220 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Bottom 50% in NM
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Jefferson Elementary School's student population of 220 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3
Total Students
220 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Jefferson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 810 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson Elementary School is 0.36, 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.
This School
State Level (NM)
#449 out of 810 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Jefferson Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jefferson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jefferson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Jefferson Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
12%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Jefferson Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Asian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Jefferson Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
78%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Jefferson Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Jefferson Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
19%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Jefferson Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
2%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Jefferson Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Mexico.
0.36
This chart displays the diversity score of Jefferson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
75%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Jefferson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
11%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Jefferson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jefferson Elementary School's ranking?
Jefferson Elementary School is ranked #449 out of 810 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
220 students attend Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Jefferson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3
What school district is Jefferson Elementary School part of?
Jefferson Elementary School is part of Lovington Municipal Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3
  • Enrollment: 220 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

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