Penasco Elementary vs Tatum Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 390 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Penasco Elementary
Penasco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
127 students
Tatum Elementary
Tatum · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
128 students
| Measure | Penasco Elementary Penasco, New Mexico | Tatum Elementary Tatum, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #413 of 416 | #94 of 416 |
| National rank | #50030 of 50,301 | #35745 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 127 | 128 |
| Enrollment | 127 | 128 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 50.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 27% |
| city | Penasco | Tatum |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tatum Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.3 vs 7.0).
- •Tatum Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 2.5%).
- •Tatum Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 12%).
- •Tatum Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.8% vs 100%).
- •Tatum Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 18.1).
- •Tatum Elementary is the larger school with 128 students compared with 127.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Penasco Elementary better than Tatum Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Tatum Elementary ranks higher (34.3 vs 7.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Penasco Elementary and Tatum Elementary?
About 390 km in a straight line, between Penasco and Tatum in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Penasco Elementary: 127. Tatum Elementary: 128. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Penasco Elementary and Tatum Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Penasco Elementary is 413th of 416 and Tatum Elementary is 94th of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).