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Tatum Elementary

Summary:

Tatum Elementary is a public elementary school located in Tatum, New Mexico, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 131 students. The school is part of the Tatum District, which is ranked 29 out of 119 districts in New Mexico and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Tatum Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in proficiency rates for English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, and Science. In 2023-2024, the school's ELA proficiency rate was 44%, compared to the state average of 39%, and its Mathematics proficiency rate was 36%, compared to the state average of 25%. Tatum Elementary also excels in student subgroups, with its male, Hispanic, and low-socioeconomic status (SES) students ranking among the top elementary schools in New Mexico. The school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.8 to 16.4, which is lower than the state average.

While Tatum Elementary serves a community with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school's consistent academic performance and ability to support diverse learners are notable strengths. The school's ranking among New Mexico elementary schools has improved over the years, from 282nd in 2014-2015 to 101st in 2023-2024, suggesting effective teaching and learning practices. However, there is still room for improvement, particularly in areas where the school's proficiency rates are lower than the state average, such as 5th-grade Mathematics and Science.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 115 West 3rd St
       Tatum, NM  88267

(575) 398-4455

District: Tatum

SchoolDigger Rank:
101st of 433 New Mexico Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,658 Help


Students who attend Tatum Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Tatum Junior High
High:    Tatum High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  131

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.4%
Hispanic:
46.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55% Help


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Compare Details Tatum Elementary ranks better than 76.7% of elementary schools in New Mexico. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.65. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (53.4%), Hispanic (46.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tatum Elementary is 12.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tatum Elementary is $11,658.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tatum Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Tatum Elementary 101st of 433 New Mexico public elementary schools. (See Tatum Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Tatum:

SchoolDigger ranks Tatum 29th of 119 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tatum Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Tatum Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 61.00 126th 389 67.6%
2006 33.51 276th 390 29.2%
2007 33.81 268th 398 32.7%
2008 31.98 294th 405 27.4%
2009 39.33 264th 411 35.8%
2010 24.08 345th 419 17.7%
2011 29.04 303rd 402 24.6%
2012 38.86 254th 398 36.2%
2013 36.04 276th 412 33.0%
2014 51.86 201st 442 54.5%
2015 33.05 282nd 421 33.0%
2016 34.40 272nd 410 33.7%
2017 60.55 117th 374 68.7%
2018 68.71 94th 383 75.5%
2019 56.35 148th 396 62.6%
2022 60.74 124th 420 70.5%
2023 82.18 74th 435 83.0%
2024 73.65 101st 433 76.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Tatum Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 52.99 79th 203 61.1%
2023 68.39 60th 191 68.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Tatum Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 48.52 62nd 132 53.0%
2024 62.25 32nd 99 67.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tatum Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.78 36th 356 89.9%
2019 63.58 97th 361 73.1%
2022 63.15 84th 410 79.5%
2023 75.69 97th 426 77.2%
2024 83.10 32nd 237 86.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Tatum Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.78 61st 339 82.0%
2019 70.34 72nd 343 79.0%
2022 67.14 83rd 395 79.0%
2023 65.16 123rd 390 68.5%
2024 43.08 202nd 393 48.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Tatum Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.49 107th 333 67.9%
2019 62.40 93rd 337 72.4%
2022 58.99 106th 392 73.0%
2023 87.51 54th 414 87.0%
2024 86.43 52nd 410 87.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Tatum Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.39 48th 329 85.4%
2019 66.99 78th 320 75.6%
2022 53.06 123rd 389 68.4%
2023 87.66 49th 395 87.6%
2024 85.28 51st 390 86.9%
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Rank History for White students at Tatum Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 57.06 86th 199 56.8%
2022 41.96 191st 325 41.2%
2023 78.62 82nd 413 80.1%
2024 44.44 153rd 293 47.8%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Tatum Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 111 2 0 92 0 n/a n/a 0 205
1991 101 0 0 85 0 n/a n/a 0 186
1992 107 1 0 84 0 n/a n/a 0 192
1993 94 0 0 84 0 n/a n/a 0 178
1994 116 0 0 97 0 n/a n/a 0 213
1995 127 0 0 124 0 n/a n/a 0 251
1996 127 0 0 124 0 n/a n/a 0 251
1997 126 1 0 115 0 n/a n/a 0 242
1998 128 0 0 120 0 n/a n/a 0 248
1999 79 0 0 92 0 n/a n/a 0 171
2000 84 2 0 87 0 n/a n/a 0 173
2001 78 2 0 99 0 n/a n/a 0 179
2002 69 1 0 80 0 n/a n/a 0 150
2003 69 1 0 80 0 n/a n/a 0 150
2004 72 3 0 77 0 n/a n/a 0 152
2005 68 1 0 67 0 n/a n/a 0 136
2006 58 1 0 85 0 n/a n/a 0 144
2007 71 1 0 81 1 n/a n/a 0 154
2008 58 2 0 91 1 n/a n/a 0 152
2009 54 1 0 97 1 n/a n/a 0 153
2010 58 1 0 100 1 0 0 0 160
2011 66 0 0 96 1 0 1 0 164
2012 66 0 0 103 1 0 1 0 171
2013 91 0 0 83 1 0 1 0 176
2014 119 0 0 71 1 0 1 0 192
2015 96 3 0 117 1 0 1 0 218
2016 98 3 0 102 1 0 0 0 204
2017 88 3 0 94 0 0 0 0 185
2018 91 2 0 86 0 0 0 0 179
2019 105 1 0 83 1 1 0 0 191
2020 95 2 0 76 1 1 0 0 175
2021 83 1 0 71 0 0 0 0 155
2022 75 0 0 75 0 0 1 0 151
2023 70 0 0 61 0 0 0 0 131

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tatum Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 205 12.0 17.0 n/a
1991 186 12.7 14.6 n/a
1992 192 13.9 13.8 n/a
1993 178 12.7 14.0 n/a
1994 213 12.8 16.6 n/a
1995 251 18.6 13.5 n/a
1996 251 18.6 13.5 n/a
1997 242 14.7 16.5 n/a
1998 248 17.2 14.4 n/a
1999 171 16.7 10.2 81.3
2000 173 14.9 11.6 69.9
2001 179 13.0 13.8 98.3
2002 150 11.7 12.8 62
2003 150 11.7 12.8 62
2004 152 11.3 13.5 56.6
2005 136 11.5 11.8 60.3
2006 144 12.2 11.8 75
2007 154 10.7 14.4 57.8
2008 152 15.9 9.6 55.3
2009 153 11.3 13.5 56.9
2010 160 8.0 20.0 63.8
2011 164 11.1 14.7 57.3
2012 171 12.3 13.8 56.7
2013 176 13.0 13.5 52.8
2014 192 13.1 14.6 48.4
2015 218 14.0 15.5 42.2
2016 204 12.0 17.0 48
2017 185 11.5 16.0 48.1
2018 179 10.2 17.5 49.2
2019 191 10.2 18.7 46.1
2020 175 10.1 17.2 50.9
2021 155 9.4 16.4 52.3
2022 151 10.9 13.7 53.6
2023 131 10.2 12.8 55

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Tatum Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 205 12.0 17.0 n/a
1991 186 12.7 14.6 n/a
1992 192 13.9 13.8 n/a
1993 178 12.7 14.0 n/a
1994 213 12.8 16.6 n/a
1995 251 18.6 13.5 n/a
1996 251 18.6 13.5 n/a
1997 242 14.7 16.5 n/a
1998 248 17.2 14.4 n/a
1999 171 16.7 10.2 81.3
2000 173 14.9 11.6 69.9
2001 179 13.0 13.8 98.3
2002 150 11.7 12.8 62
2003 150 11.7 12.8 62
2004 152 11.3 13.5 56.6
2005 136 11.5 11.8 60.3
2006 144 12.2 11.8 75
2007 154 10.7 14.4 57.8
2008 152 15.9 9.6 55.3
2009 153 11.3 13.5 56.9
2010 160 8.0 20.0 63.8
2011 164 11.1 14.7 57.3
2012 171 12.3 13.8 56.7
2013 176 13.0 13.5 52.8
2014 192 13.1 14.6 48.4
2015 218 14.0 15.5 42.2
2016 204 12.0 17.0 48
2017 185 11.5 16.0 48.1
2018 179 10.2 17.5 49.2
2019 191 10.2 18.7 46.1
2020 175 10.1 17.2 50.9
2021 155 9.4 16.4 52.3
2022 151 10.9 13.7 53.6
2023 131 10.2 12.8 55

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Tatum Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,658

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tatum Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 148th of 396 Elementary schoolsRanks 74th of 435 Elementary schools
 20.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Language Arts (Tatum Elementary)3950
 11%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (Tatum)3950
 11%
   3rd Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3031.8
 1.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tatum Elementary)6550
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tatum)6550
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)3222.5
 9.5%
4th Grade Language Arts (Tatum Elementary)2647.8
 21.8%
   4th Grade Language Arts (Tatum)2647.8
 21.8%
   4th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3035.2
 5.2%
5th Grade Language Arts (Tatum Elementary)3930.8
 8.2%
   5th Grade Language Arts (Tatum)3930.8
 8.2%
   5th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3335.7
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tatum Elementary)1323.1
 10.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tatum)1323.1
 10.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2430.7
 6.7%
6th Grade Language Arts (Tatum Elementary)3050
 20%
   6th Grade Language Arts (Tatum)3050
 20%
   6th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3132.9
 1.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Tatum Elementary)1856.7
 38.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tatum)1856.7
 38.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1932.5
 13.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students191131
 31.4%
African American10
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic8361
 26.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White10570
 33.3%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.1%55%
 8.9%

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Tatum Elementary ranks 101st of 433 New Mexico elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 131 students attended Tatum Elementary.

Students who attend Tatum Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Tatum Junior High
High : Tatum High

Students at Tatum Elementary are 53% White, 47% Hispanic.


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