Enrollment
213
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tucumcari, NM
Tucumcari Middle
Federal NCES profile for Tucumcari Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 350264000600
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tucumcari Middle earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Tucumcari · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Tucumcari Middle has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tucumcari Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Tucumcari, NM.
School address
District: Tucumcari Public Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350264000600 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tucumcari Middle compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tucumcari Middle
Tucumcari Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Tucumcari, New Mexico, enrolling 213 students.
At 13.3:1, 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.
With 213 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Mexico median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 867 New Mexico schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 183 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Mexico schools statewide, it ranks #173, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (70%) and White (22%) (diversity index 46/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.2% 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 Elementary (451 students) and Tucumcari High (247 students) alongside Tucumcari Middle.
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 Middle compares
Tucumcari Middle 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 5% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 213 | top 62% | - | - |
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.
213
Bigger than 21% 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
13.3:1
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
58.2%
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
$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
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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 70.0%
White 22.1%
African American 2.8%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.9, Tucumcari Middle 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 Middle.
$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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucumcari Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tucumcari High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tucumcari Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar middle 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 (~213 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Tucumcari Middle
How many students attend Tucumcari Middle?
Tucumcari Middle has 213 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tucumcari, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tucumcari Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Tucumcari Middle 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 Tucumcari Middle?
100.0% of students at Tucumcari Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tucumcari Middle?
The largest demographic group at Tucumcari Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 70.0% of enrollment, in Tucumcari, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tucumcari Middle?
Tucumcari Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Middle rank among public schools in Tucumcari?
By Resource Investment Index, Tucumcari Middle ranks #3 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 Middle a good school?
Tucumcari Middle earns 26/100 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 Middle, Tucumcari Public Schools also operates Tucumcari Elementary (451 students) and Tucumcari High (247 students). See the Tucumcari Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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