- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tucumcari, NM
Tucumcari Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Tucumcari Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350264000602
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tucumcari Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Tucumcari · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Tucumcari Elementary has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tucumcari Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tucumcari, NM.
School address
District: Tucumcari Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350264000602 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Tucumcari Elementary held near 460 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 31.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 350264000602 · Tucumcari, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
451 enr · 13.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Tucumcari High (247 students)
Tucumcari Elementary held near 460 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 31.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Tucumcari Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Tucumcari Elementary
451 students
- Tucumcari High
Tucumcari High
247 students
- Tucumcari Midd
Tucumcari Middle
213 students
What this shows Tucumcari Elementary reports 451 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tucumcari Elementary compares
Tucumcari Elementary 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 451 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
451
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.5%
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
$15,530
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.5%
White 24.4%
African American 2.9%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.2, Tucumcari Elementary is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Tucumcari Public Schools reports $15,530 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tucumcari Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucumcari High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tucumcari Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tucumcari Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~451 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tucumcari Elementary
How many students attend Tucumcari Elementary?
Tucumcari Elementary has 451 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tucumcari, NM. CCD year-over-year: 450 (2022-23) → 460 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tucumcari Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tucumcari Elementary is 13.7:1, which is 2% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 13% 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 Tucumcari Elementary?
100.0% of students at Tucumcari Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tucumcari Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Tucumcari Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 70.5% of enrollment, in Tucumcari, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tucumcari Elementary?
Tucumcari Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Tucumcari Elementary rank among public schools in Tucumcari?
By Resource Investment Index, Tucumcari Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tucumcari, 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 Tucumcari Public Schools?
Besides Tucumcari Elementary, Tucumcari Public Schools also operates Tucumcari High (247 students) and Tucumcari Middle (213 students). See the Tucumcari Public Schools district page for the complete list.