Enrollment
451
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tucumcari Elementary compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tucumcari Elementary
Tucumcari Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Tucumcari, New Mexico, enrolling 451 students.
At 13.7:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 100.0% lands close to the New Mexico typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 451 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Among 249 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Mexico schools statewide, it ranks #198, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (71%) and White (24%) (diversity index 44/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Tucumcari Public Schools also operates Tucumcari High (247 students) and Tucumcari Middle (213 students) alongside Tucumcari 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 Tucumcari Elementary compares
Tucumcari 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,218
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $16,652
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tucumcari Public Schools, which includes Tucumcari Elementary.
$14,218
Per student
-15%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.9%
State 70.4%
Federal 19.7%
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 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
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~451 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Tucumcari on the city page.
Is Tucumcari Elementary a good school?
Tucumcari Elementary earns 30/100 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 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.
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