Tularosa Elementary School serves 230 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 81% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 230 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Attendance Zone: Tularosa Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Tularosa school district, encompassing approximately 1,395.6 square miles in Tularosa, NM. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located 43.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tularosa Elementary School's student population of 230 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
230 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Tularosa Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
21%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
46%
63%
Black
2%
2%
White
28%
19%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.4%
43.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcats
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Tularosa Elementary School?
230 students attend Tularosa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Tularosa Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 21% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tularosa Elementary School?
Tularosa Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tularosa Elementary School offer ?
Tularosa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tularosa Elementary School part of?
Tularosa Elementary School is part of Tularosa School District.
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