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Ben Alexander Elementary

1400 South Sixth, Lovington, NM 88260, United States

+1 (575) 739-2580

http://www.lovingtonschools.net

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Ben Alexander Elementary Overview

About This School

Ben Alexander Elementary is a public elementary in Lovington, New Mexico, serving 238 students in grades K2-K2. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1 with 13 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $73,302. Support services include one counselor for every 238 students. Students at the school are 48% male and 52% female. The demographic makeup is primarily Hispanic at 84%, followed by 13% White, with 1% each identifying as Asian, Black, or Two or More Races.

238

Total Students

K2-K2

17:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

13 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

K2-K2

County

Lea County

Students per Counselor

238:1

Ben Alexander Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

City Avg: 27%State Avg: 34%

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Mathematics

City Avg: 23%State Avg: 25%

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Science

Class Information

17:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 16:1

State Avg: 13.5:1

238

Students per Counselor

Ben Alexander Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$73,302

City Avg: $73,302

State Avg: $70,053

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio17:1

Students per Counselor238:1

Ben Alexander Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

Total Enrollment: 238 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White12.61%

Hispanic84.45%

Asian0.84%

Black1.26%

Two or More Races0.84%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ben Alexander Elementary

Q: What is Ben Alexander Elementary?

A: Ben Alexander Elementary is a elementary public located in Lovington.

Q: How many students attend Ben Alexander Elementary?

A: Ben Alexander Elementary has approximately 238 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Ben Alexander Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Ben Alexander Elementary is 17:1.

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Detailed Information about Ben Alexander Elementary

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Ben Alexander Elementary - Lovington, NM

Quick Facts about Ben Alexander Elementary
School Name	Ben Alexander Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	K2-K2
Location	1400 South Sixth, Lovington, NM 88260, Lovington, NM
County	Lea County
Phone	+1 (575) 739-2580
Total Students	238
Student-Teacher Ratio	17:1
Full-Time Teachers	13
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Ben Alexander Elementary

What is Ben Alexander Elementary?

Ben Alexander Elementary is a elementary public located in Lovington.

How many students attend Ben Alexander Elementary?

Ben Alexander Elementary has approximately 238 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ben Alexander Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Ben Alexander Elementary is 17:1.

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