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Lovington Municipal Schools

Lovington Municipal Schools's estimated average teacher salary is $79,957; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$79,957
Est. avg teacher salary
$14,739
Per-pupil spending
3,460
Students enrolled
86th
Pct. in NM
$79,957

Lovington Municipal Schools (New Mexico) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $79,957, meaningfully above the New Mexico average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 3,460 students.

  • 86th percentile for New Mexico
  • 62nd percentile nationally
  • 33% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +29.4% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$79,957

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,739

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

3,460 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

10.3% above New Mexico average

Nationally, Lovington Municipal Schools's estimated average out-pays 62% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the upper half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Lovington Municipal Schools's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$79,957 Top 38% higher than 62% of 11,460 US districts

$30,000–$40,000: 66 US districts (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$50,000: 375 US districts (3%). Below this entry. $50,000–$60,000: 1,529 US districts (13%). Below this entry. $60,000–$70,000: 2,648 US districts (23%). Below this entry. $70,000–$80,000: 2,442 US districts (21%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$90,000: 1,413 US districts (12%). Above this entry. $90,000–$100,000: 1,023 US districts (9%). Above this entry. $100,000–$110,000: 736 US districts (6%). Above this entry. $110,000–$120,000: 486 US districts (4%). Above this entry. $120,000–$130,000: 301 US districts (3%). Above this entry. $130,000–$140,000: 183 US districts (2%). Above this entry. $140,000–$150,000: 122 US districts (1%). Above this entry. $150,000–$160,000: 68 US districts (1%). Above this entry. $160,000–$170,000: 42 US districts (0%). Above this entry. $170,000–$180,000: 26 US districts (0%). Above this entry. $180,000–$190,000: 0 US districts (0%). Above this entry. Lovington Municipal Schools $30,000 $190,000 every reliable-salary US district, bucketed by value

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Source NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey, FY2022 · FY2022

What the Numbers Say About Lovington Municipal Schools

Lovington Municipal Schools is a small-to-mid-sized school district in New Mexico, serving 3,460 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $14,739. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $79,957, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3501740 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the New Mexico statewide average of $72,485, teacher pay in Lovington Municipal Schools runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 10.3% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (6.8% differential). Among enrolling districts in New Mexico, it pays more than 86% of them.

Budget figures show Lovington Municipal Schools reporting $51.0M in total expenditure against $55.8M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 33% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $10.0M, special-education teacher pay is $2.6M.

How does Lovington Municipal Schools compare?

Estimated average teacher salary versus a peer district, the New Mexico average, and the national average. Pick any in-state district to compare.

Lovington Municipal Schools $79,957
Albuquerque Public Schools $71,721
New Mexico avg $72,485
National avg $85,759

Lovington Municipal Schools pays +11.5% more than Albuquerque Public Schools · per-pupil $14,739 vs $15,508

Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.

Data-derived comparison paths

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Revenue & Expenditure

$55.8M
Total Revenue
$51.0M
Total Expenditure
$16.7M
Instruction Salaries
33% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$10.0M
Regular Program
$2.6M
Special Education
$1.3M
Other Programs

Other New Mexico Districts

Silver Consolidated Schools
$69,094
2,306 students
Moriarty-edgewood School District
$67,197
2,287 students
Central Consolidated Schools
$77,915
4,996 students
Ruidoso Municipal Schools
$69,433
1,830 students
Pojoaque Valley Public Schools
$62,350
1,749 students
Deming Public Schools
$68,547
5,352 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Lovington Municipal Schools?

The average teacher salary in Lovington Municipal Schools is $79,957 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's REPORTED teacher headcount (NCES CCD Staff Universe Survey).

How does Lovington Municipal Schools teacher pay compare to the New Mexico average?

Lovington Municipal Schools pays 10.3% more than the New Mexico state average of $72,485. The district's average is $79,957.

How does Lovington Municipal Schools teacher pay compare to the national average?

Lovington Municipal Schools pays 6.8% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $79,957.

What is the per-pupil spending in Lovington Municipal Schools?

Per-pupil spending in Lovington Municipal Schools runs approximately $14,739 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Lovington Municipal Schools?

Lovington Municipal Schools has 3,460 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Lovington Municipal Schools's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 33% of Lovington Municipal Schools's total expenditure of $51.0M (NCES FY2022).

Where does this teacher salary data come from?

This data is sourced from two NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) surveys, Fiscal Year 2022: the F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey (instructional expenditure, variable Z33) and the Staff Universe Survey (reported teacher headcount). Salary figures divide the former by the latter, falling back to an enrollment-based estimate only when a district has no reported headcount. These are district-level aggregates, not individual salary records.

Disclaimer & data sources

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

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According to the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, PlainTeacher's figures are computed directly, no number is typed in by an editor. Lovington Municipal Schools's salary and finance figures are computed directly from its FY2022 F-33 submission, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error on this page. Data current as of FY2022.