Enrollment
128
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.9%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tatum Elementary compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tatum Elementary
Tatum Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Tatum, New Mexico, enrolling 128 students.
At 12.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Mexico median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 128 puts it in the smaller third of New Mexico schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 34 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #24.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (41%) (diversity index 51/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Tatum Municipal Schools also operates Tatum High (129 students) and Tatum Jr High (53 students) alongside Tatum Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Tatum Elementary compares
Tatum Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,410
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $16,652
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tatum Municipal Schools, which includes Tatum Elementary.
$16,410
Per student
-1%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.1%
State 60.3%
Federal 4.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 129
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 53
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Mexico, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~128 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Tatum on the city page.
Is Tatum Elementary a good school?
Tatum Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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