Enrollment
230
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tularosa, NM
Tularosa Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Tularosa Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350267000604
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tularosa Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Tularosa · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 90.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Tularosa Elementary has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tularosa Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Tularosa, NM.
School address
District: Tularosa Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350267000604 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.8%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tularosa Elementary compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tularosa Elementary
Tularosa Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Tularosa, New Mexico, enrolling 230 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 90.8% lands close to the New Mexico typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 230 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Mexico median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Among 197 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Mexico schools statewide, it ranks #178, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and White (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 460 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Tularosa Municipal Schools also operates Tularosa High (303 students) and Tularosa Intermediate (210 students) alongside Tularosa 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 Tularosa Elementary compares
Tularosa 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.8% | ▲ 12% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 230 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
230
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
90.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 69% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.1%
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
$17,163
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Mexico avg of $16,652
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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 45.7%
White 28.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 20.9%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 2.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Tularosa Elementary is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tularosa Municipal Schools, which includes Tularosa Elementary.
$17,163
Per student
+3%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.4%
State 69.5%
Federal 21.1%
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 Tularosa Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tularosa High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tularosa Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tularosa Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tularosa Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 140
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~230 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Tularosa Elementary
How many students attend Tularosa Elementary?
Tularosa Elementary has 230 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tularosa, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tularosa Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tularosa Elementary is 15.3:1, which is 9% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tularosa Elementary?
90.8% of students at Tularosa Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tularosa Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Tularosa Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 45.7% of enrollment, in Tularosa, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tularosa Elementary?
Tularosa Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tularosa Elementary rank among public schools in Tularosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Tularosa Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Tularosa, 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 Tularosa on the city page.
Is Tularosa Elementary a good school?
Tularosa Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools. 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 Tularosa Municipal Schools?
Besides Tularosa Elementary, Tularosa Municipal Schools also operates Tularosa High (303 students), Tularosa Intermediate (210 students), and Tularosa Middle (140 students). See the Tularosa Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.
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