Excellent
#45 of 864 schools in NM
Top 5% in state
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tatum Elementary score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 13 points since 2017, reaching 40% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tatum Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,033/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,750
Median home value
$104,300
Median rent
$936/mo
College educated
23.2%
Homeownership
69.3%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88267; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Tatum
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $19,735NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tatum Elementary is listed in TATUM; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tatum Elementary
Tatum Elementary is a public elementary school in Tatum, NM, part of Tatum, serving approximately 141 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #45 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tatum Elementary
What grades does Tatum Elementary serve?
Tatum Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Tatum Elementary?
Tatum Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 141 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tatum Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tatum Elementary is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tatum Elementary rank in NM?
Tatum Elementary ranks #45 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Tatum Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Tatum Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Tatum Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tatum Elementary has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Tatum Elementary a charter school?
No, Tatum Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tatum Elementary a Title I school?
No, Tatum Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tatum Elementary?
57.4% of students at Tatum Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 141
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Lea County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.0%
- Phone
- (575) 398-4455
- Area population (ZIP 88267)
- 1,437
- Area median age
- 39.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 88267; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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