- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tucumcari, NM
Tucumcari High
Federal NCES profile for Tucumcari High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350264000599
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tucumcari High earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New Mexico schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Tucumcari · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.5:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Tucumcari High has class sizes larger than 79% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tucumcari High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Tucumcari, NM.
School address
District: Tucumcari Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350264000599 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Tucumcari High shrank from 243 students in 2022-23 to 211 in 2023-24 (-13.2%).
Teacher FTE added 15.9 → 16.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 350264000599 · Tucumcari, NM High · SMALL · TRAD
247 enr · 16.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Tucumcari Elementary (451 students)
Tucumcari High shrank from 243 students in 2022-23 to 211 in 2023-24 (-13.2%). Teacher FTE added 15.9 → 16.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Tucumcari High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tucumcari Elem
Tucumcari Elementary
451 students
- This school
Tucumcari High
247 students
- Tucumcari Midd
Tucumcari Middle
213 students
What this shows Tucumcari High reports 247 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tucumcari High compares
Tucumcari High is a shrinking 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 18% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 247 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
247
Bigger than 25% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 79% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.2%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 247 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.3%
White 22.7%
African American 1.6%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.1, Tucumcari High is about as mixed as the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucumcari Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tucumcari Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tucumcari High'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 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 (~247 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Tucumcari High
How many students attend Tucumcari High?
Tucumcari High has 247 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tucumcari, NM. CCD year-over-year: 243 (2022-23) → 211 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tucumcari High?
The student-teacher ratio at Tucumcari High is 16.5:1, which is 18% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tucumcari High?
100.0% of students at Tucumcari High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tucumcari High?
The largest demographic group at Tucumcari High is Hispanic or Latino at 73.3% of enrollment, in Tucumcari, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tucumcari High?
Tucumcari High has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Tucumcari High rank among public schools in Tucumcari?
By Resource Investment Index, Tucumcari High ranks #2 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 High, Tucumcari Public Schools also operates Tucumcari Elementary (451 students) and Tucumcari Middle (213 students). See the Tucumcari Public Schools district page for the complete list.