Serving 451 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tucumcari Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Mexico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 34%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 451 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NM
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tucumcari Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Tucumcari school district, encompassing approximately 996.7 square miles in and around Tucumcari, NM. Families can typically expect a drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 17.6 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 30.1 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tucumcari Elementary School's student population of 451 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
451 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Tucumcari Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 796 schools in New Mexico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tucumcari Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#516 out of 796 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
71%
63%
Black
3%
2%
White
24%
19%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.6%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tucumcari Elementary School's ranking?
Tucumcari Elementary School is ranked #516 out of 796 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Mexico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% NM state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% NM state average).
How many students attend Tucumcari Elementary School?
451 students attend Tucumcari Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Tucumcari Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tucumcari Elementary School?
Tucumcari Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tucumcari Elementary School offer ?
Tucumcari Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tucumcari Elementary School part of?
Tucumcari Elementary School is part of Tucumcari School District.
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