- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Tularosa Elementary held near 211 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.1 → 15.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 350267000604 · Tularosa, NM Other · SMALL · TRAD
230 enr · 15.3:1 · 90.8% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Tularosa High (303 students)
Tularosa Elementary held near 211 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.1 → 15.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Tularosa Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tularosa High
Tularosa High
303 students
- This school
Tularosa Elementary
230 students
- Tularosa Inter
Tularosa Intermediate
210 students
- Tularosa Middl
Tularosa Middle
140 students
What this shows Tularosa Elementary reports 230 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tularosa Elementary compares
Tularosa 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 | 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 methodology
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
$19,238
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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
District finance for Tularosa Municipal Schools reports $19,238 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 140
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~230 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 206 (2022-23) → 211 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.