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TUCUMCARI ELEMENTARY

1623 SOUTH 9TH ST, TUCUMCARI, NM 88401TUCUMCARI PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
450
Students
Total enrolled
$15,220
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 6% vs nat'l
13.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 11% vs nat'l
47/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 450 students in grades PK–05 in TUCUMCARI, New Mexico.
Near-average funding
District spends $15,220 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 47th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

TUCUMCARI ELEMENTARY is a mid-sized elementary in TUCUMCARI, New Mexico, serving grades PK–05 with 450 students. The district invests $15,220 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at TUCUMCARI ELEMENTARY

450
Total Students
13.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
33
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution226 male · 224 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 450 students
Student Composition
28%
70%
White28%
Hispanic / Latino70%
Black2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 350264000602

Academic Outcomes at TUCUMCARI ELEMENTARY

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
47
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 47th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 69th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 88401

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,220Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,220
State avg
$19,045
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,697
Student Support$2,892
Administration$1,826
Operations$2,283
Other$1,522
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,220 spent per student, an estimated $6,742 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
70%
State government
70.4%
Local (property tax)
9.9%
Federal programs
19.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 100% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Middle
TUCUMCARI MIDDLE
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High School
TUCUMCARI HIGH
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyQuay County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictTUCUMCARI PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
Phone: (575)461-3910
NCES ID: 350264000602
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in TUCUMCARI seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in TUCUMCARI PUBLIC SCHOOLS
High
TUCUMCARI HIGH
243 students · 09–12
● 47 opp100% FRL
Mid
TUCUMCARI MIDDLE
214 students · 06–08
● 47 opp100% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1623 SOUTH 9TH ST, TUCUMCARI, NM 88401
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.