- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Tularosa Intermediate grew from 268 students in 2022-23 to 292 in 2023-24 (+9.0%).
Teacher FTE added 19.6 → 20.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 350267000968 · Tularosa, NM Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
210 enr · 11.1:1 · 92.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Tularosa High (303 students)
Tularosa Intermediate grew from 268 students in 2022-23 to 292 in 2023-24 (+9.0%). Teacher FTE added 19.6 → 20.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Tularosa Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tularosa High
Tularosa High
303 students
- Tularosa Eleme
Tularosa Elementary
230 students
- This school
Tularosa Intermediate
210 students
- Tularosa Middl
Tularosa Middle
140 students
What this shows Tularosa Intermediate reports 210 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tularosa Intermediate compares
Tularosa Intermediate 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 140
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~210 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 268 (2022-23) → 292 (2023-24), up 24.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.