Enrollment
303
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 350267000605
👥 S:T ratio 45
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 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 39/100 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
- 39
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
94.9%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tularosa High compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tularosa High
Tularosa High is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Tularosa, New Mexico, enrolling 303 students.
At 13.8:1, 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 94.9% lands close to the New Mexico typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 303 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Mexico median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Against 267 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #38.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (45%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 303 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.4% 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.
Discipline events run high: 69 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 303 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Tularosa Municipal Schools also operates Tularosa Elementary (230 students) and Tularosa Intermediate (210 students) alongside Tularosa High.
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 High compares
Tularosa High 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tularosa Municipal Schools, which includes Tularosa High.
$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 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
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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 high 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 (~303 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Tularosa on the city page.
Is Tularosa High a good school?
Tularosa High earns 39/100 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 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.
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