Below Average
#782 of 864 schools in NM
Tucumcari Elementary
Elementary School · Tucumcari · Tucumcari, NM
An elementary school in Tucumcari, NM serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
1623 SOUTH 9TH ST, Tucumcari, NM 88401
- Math 16% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Tucumcari Elementary score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 37 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 21% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Tucumcari 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
Powered by
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,773
Median home value
$65,800
Median rent
$753/mo
College educated
20.6%
Homeownership
70.4%
Poverty rate
24.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
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.
Tucumcari
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,530NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 33.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tucumcari Elementary is listed in TUCUMCARI; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tucumcari Elementary
Tucumcari Elementary is a public elementary school in Tucumcari, NM, part of Tucumcari, serving approximately 460 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #782 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tucumcari Elementary
What grades does Tucumcari Elementary serve?
Tucumcari Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Tucumcari Elementary?
Tucumcari Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 460 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tucumcari Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tucumcari Elementary is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tucumcari Elementary rank in NM?
Tucumcari Elementary ranks #782 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Tucumcari Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Tucumcari Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Tucumcari Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tucumcari Elementary has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Tucumcari Elementary a charter school?
No, Tucumcari Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tucumcari Elementary a Title I school?
No, Tucumcari Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tucumcari Elementary?
100.0% of students at Tucumcari 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 460
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Quay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.8%
- Phone
- (575) 461-3910
- Area population (ZIP 88401)
- 6,689
- Area median age
- 43.5
Official sources & links
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 88401; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.