- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tatum, NM
Tatum High
Federal NCES profile for Tatum High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350255000586
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tatum High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of New Mexico schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Tatum · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Tatum High has class sizes larger than 76% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tatum High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Tatum, NM.
School address
District: Tatum Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350255000586 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Tatum High held near 111 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 8.2 → 8.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 350255000586 · Tatum, NM High · SMALL · TRAD
129 enr · 16.1:1 · 31.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Tatum Elementary (128 students)
Tatum High held near 111 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 8.2 → 8.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Tatum High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Tatum High
129 students
- Tatum Elementa
Tatum Elementary
128 students
- Tatum Jr High
Tatum Jr High
53 students
What this shows Tatum High reports 129 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tatum High compares
Tatum High held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▼ 61% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 129 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
129
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 76% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.0%
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 48.8%
Hispanic or Latino 44.2%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Tatum High is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tatum Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tatum Jr High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tatum High'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 high 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 (~129 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Tatum High
How many students attend Tatum High?
Tatum High has 129 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tatum, NM. CCD year-over-year: 116 (2022-23) → 111 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tatum High?
The student-teacher ratio at Tatum High is 16.1:1, which is 15% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tatum High?
31.9% of students at Tatum High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tatum High?
The largest demographic group at Tatum High is White at 48.8% of enrollment, in Tatum, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tatum High?
Tatum High has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 High rank among public schools in Tatum?
By Resource Investment Index, Tatum High ranks #3 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 High, Tatum Municipal Schools also operates Tatum Elementary (128 students) and Tatum Jr High (53 students). See the Tatum Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.