How do these districts compare?
| Metric | LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS | TATUM MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS |
|---|---|---|
| Location | LAS CRUCES, New Mexico | TATUM, New Mexico |
| Total Enrollment | 23,631 | 298 |
| Number of Schools | 38 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.9:1 | 13.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS | TATUM MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,226 | $18,006 |
| Federal Revenue | 17.0% | 4.6% |
| State Revenue | 69.4% | 60.3% |
| Local Revenue | 13.6% | 35.1% |
LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Federal State Local
TATUM MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS | TATUM MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14.9% | 52.9% |
| African American | 1.8% | 0.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 80.4% | 42.7% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.5% | 4.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 38.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS | TATUM MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 117 | — |
| Schools with AP | 4 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 673.4:1 | 2155:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 42.1% | 20.7% |
School Types
LAS CRUCES PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
TATUM MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.