- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tularosa, NM
Tularosa High
Federal NCES profile for Tularosa High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350267000605
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tularosa High earns 47/100 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.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Tularosa · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 94.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Tularosa High has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tularosa High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Tularosa, NM.
School address
District: Tularosa Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350267000605 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Tularosa High grew from 272 students in 2022-23 to 299 in 2023-24 (+9.9%).
Teacher FTE added 22.3 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 350267000605 · Tularosa, NM High · SMALL · TRAD
303 enr · 13.8:1 · 94.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Tularosa Elementary (230 students)
Tularosa High grew from 272 students in 2022-23 to 299 in 2023-24 (+9.9%). Teacher FTE added 22.3 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Tularosa High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Tularosa High
303 students
- Tularosa Eleme
Tularosa Elementary
230 students
- Tularosa Inter
Tularosa Intermediate
210 students
- Tularosa Middl
Tularosa Middle
140 students
What this shows Tularosa High reports 303 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tularosa High compares
Tularosa High is a growing 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.9% | ▲ 17% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.4%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 29.7%
White 23.1%
Two or More 1.3%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Tularosa High is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
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 High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tularosa Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tularosa Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tularosa Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tularosa High'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 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 (~303 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tularosa High
How many students attend Tularosa High?
Tularosa High has 303 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tularosa, NM. CCD year-over-year: 272 (2022-23) → 299 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tularosa High?
The student-teacher ratio at Tularosa High is 13.8:1, which is 1% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 12% 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 Tularosa High?
94.9% of students at Tularosa High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tularosa High?
The largest demographic group at Tularosa High is Hispanic or Latino at 44.6% of enrollment, in Tularosa, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tularosa High?
Tularosa High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 High rank among public schools in Tularosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Tularosa High ranks #2 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 High, Tularosa Municipal Schools also operates Tularosa Elementary (230 students), Tularosa Intermediate (210 students), and Tularosa Middle (140 students). See the Tularosa Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.