Tularosa Elementary School serves 211 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the New Mexico state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 211 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tularosa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Tularosa Elementary School's student population of 211 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
211 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Mascot
Wildcats
School Rankings
The diversity score of Tularosa Elementary School is 0.68, 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
13:1
13:1
American Indian
28%
12%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
41%
62%
Black
2%
2%
White
29%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
74%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Tularosa Elementary School?
211 students attend Tularosa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Tularosa Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 28% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tularosa Elementary School?
Tularosa Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to 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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