- Enrollment
- 129
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tatum, NM
Tatum Jr High
Federal NCES profile for Tatum Jr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350255000587
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tatum Jr High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Tatum · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 35.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Tatum Jr High has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tatum Jr High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Tatum, NM.
School address
District: Tatum Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350255000587 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Tatum Jr High grew from 51 students in 2022-23 to 61 in 2023-24 (+19.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 4.1 → 3.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 350255000587 · Tatum, NM Middle · SMALL · TRAD
53 enr · 13.3:1 · 35.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Tatum High (129 students)
Tatum Jr High grew from 51 students in 2022-23 to 61 in 2023-24 (+19.6%). Teacher FTE lost 4.1 → 3.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Tatum Jr High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tatum High
Tatum High
129 students
- Tatum Elementa
Tatum Elementary
128 students
- This school
Tatum Jr High
53 students
What this shows Tatum Jr High reports 53 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tatum Jr High compares
Tatum Jr High 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 5% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.3% | ▼ 56% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 53 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
53
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 50% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors0.0 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 52.8%
Hispanic or Latino 43.4%
Two or More 3.8%
Largest group: White at 52.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, Tatum Jr High 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 Jr High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tatum High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tatum Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tatum Jr High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~53 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tatum Jr High
How many students attend Tatum Jr High?
Tatum Jr High has 53 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tatum, NM. CCD year-over-year: 51 (2022-23) → 61 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tatum Jr High?
The student-teacher ratio at Tatum Jr High is 13.3:1, which is 5% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 15% 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 Jr High?
35.3% of students at Tatum Jr High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tatum Jr High?
The largest demographic group at Tatum Jr High is White at 52.8% of enrollment, in Tatum, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tatum Jr High?
Tatum Jr High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tatum Jr High rank among public schools in Tatum?
By Resource Investment Index, Tatum Jr High ranks #2 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 Jr High, Tatum Municipal Schools also operates Tatum High (129 students) and Tatum Elementary (128 students). See the Tatum Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.