Enrollment
210
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tularosa, NM
Tularosa Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Tularosa Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350267000968
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tularosa Intermediate earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of New Mexico schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Mexico schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Tularosa · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.1:1
- small classes for New Mexico
- 92.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Tularosa Intermediate has class sizes smaller than 75% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tularosa Intermediate ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Tularosa, NM.
School address
District: Tularosa Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350267000968 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
92.5%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tularosa Intermediate compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tularosa Intermediate
Tularosa Intermediate is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Tularosa, New Mexico, enrolling 210 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Mexico schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 92.5% lands close to the New Mexico typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 210 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 181 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Mexico schools statewide, it ranks #151, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and White (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 420 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.5% 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 Elementary (230 students) alongside Tularosa Intermediate.
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 Intermediate compares
Tularosa Intermediate 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 21% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.5% | ▲ 14% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 210 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
210
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
92.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 25% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.5%
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
10
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 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 25.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 23.8%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Tularosa Intermediate 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 Intermediate.
$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 Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tularosa High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tularosa Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tularosa Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tularosa Intermediate'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
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 140
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary 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 (~210 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Tularosa Intermediate
How many students attend Tularosa Intermediate?
Tularosa Intermediate has 210 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tularosa, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tularosa Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Tularosa Intermediate is 11.1:1, which is 21% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 29% 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 Intermediate?
92.5% of students at Tularosa Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tularosa Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Tularosa Intermediate 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 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tularosa Intermediate?
Tularosa Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Intermediate rank among public schools in Tularosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Tularosa Intermediate ranks #3 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 Intermediate a good school?
Tularosa Intermediate earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of New Mexico schools. 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 Intermediate, Tularosa Municipal Schools also operates Tularosa High (303 students), Tularosa Elementary (230 students), and Tularosa Middle (140 students). See the Tularosa Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.
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