- Enrollment
- 129
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tatum, NM
Tatum Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Tatum Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350255000585
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tatum Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Tatum · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 48.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Tatum Elementary has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tatum Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tatum, NM.
School address
District: Tatum Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350255000585 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Tatum Elementary grew from 131 students in 2022-23 to 141 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 10.2 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 350255000585 · Tatum, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
128 enr · 12.8:1 · 48.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Tatum High (129 students)
Tatum Elementary grew from 131 students in 2022-23 to 141 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 10.2 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Tatum Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tatum High
Tatum High
129 students
- This school
Tatum Elementary
128 students
- Tatum Jr High
Tatum Jr High
53 students
What this shows Tatum Elementary reports 128 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tatum Elementary compares
Tatum Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Mexico and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.9% | ▼ 39% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 128 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
128
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 43% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,735
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Mexico avg of $19,381
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.0%
Hispanic or Latino 40.6%
Two or More 2.3%
Largest group: White at 57.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.0, Tatum Elementary is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Tatum Municipal Schools reports $19,735 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tatum Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tatum High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tatum Jr High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tatum Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 53
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~128 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tatum Elementary
How many students attend Tatum Elementary?
Tatum Elementary has 128 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tatum, NM. CCD year-over-year: 131 (2022-23) → 141 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tatum Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tatum Elementary is 12.8:1, which is 9% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tatum Elementary?
48.9% of students at Tatum Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tatum Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Tatum Elementary is White at 57.0% of enrollment, in Tatum, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tatum Elementary?
Tatum Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tatum Elementary rank among public schools in Tatum?
By Resource Investment Index, Tatum Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tatum, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Tatum Municipal Schools?
Besides Tatum Elementary, Tatum Municipal Schools also operates Tatum High (129 students) and Tatum Jr High (53 students). See the Tatum Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.