Tatum Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Tatum, New Mexico 88267 · Tatum
#94 of 416 elementary schools in New Mexico
#35745 of 50,301 nationally
About Tatum Elementary
Tatum Elementary is a public elementary located in Tatum, in the Tatum school district of New Mexico, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 128 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 34.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 94th of 416 ranked elementary schools in New Mexico. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (18th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 128.
There are 3 schools in Tatum; Tatum Elementary ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)27%
- Reading proficiency (30%)32%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)50.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Tatum Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 50.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Tatum Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New Mexico with a comparable Enrollment.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Tatum Elementary a good school?
Tatum Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 34.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #94 of 416 in New Mexico. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Tatum Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Tatum Elementary ranks #94 of 416 elementary schools in New Mexico and #35745 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Tatum Elementary?
Tatum Elementary had 128 students in 2025.
Is Tatum Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Tatum Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Tatum Elementary?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of Tatum Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.