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Tatum Elementary

115 West 3Rd St, Tatum, NM 88267, United States

+1 (575) 398-4455

http://www.tatumschools.org

4.0

Overall Rating

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Tatum Elementary Overview

About This School

Tatum Elementary is a public middle in Tatum, New Mexico, serving 128 students in grades PK-6. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency levels of 42% in ELA and 37% in math. The school maintains a 14:1 student-teacher ratio with 9 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $85,198. The student body is composed of 54% male and 46% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the school is 57% White, 41% Hispanic, and 2% Two or More Races.

128

Total Students

PK-6

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

9 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts42%

Mathematics37%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-6

County

Lea County

Students per Counselor

2560:1

Tatum Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

42%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 44%State Avg: 34%

37%

Mathematics

City Avg: 22%State Avg: 25%

N/A

Science

Class Information

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 10.7:1

State Avg: 13.5:1

2560

Students per Counselor

Tatum Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$85,198

City Avg: $85,198

State Avg: $70,053

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio14:1

Students per Counselor2560:1

Tatum Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

53.91%

Male

46.09%

Female

Total Enrollment: 128 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White57.03%

Hispanic40.62%

Asian0%

Black0%

Two or More Races2.34%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tatum Elementary

Q: What is Tatum Elementary?

A: Tatum Elementary is a middle public located in Tatum.

Q: How many students attend Tatum Elementary?

A: Tatum Elementary has approximately 128 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Tatum Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Tatum Elementary is 14:1.

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Detailed Information about Tatum Elementary

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Tatum Elementary - Tatum, NM

Quick Facts about Tatum Elementary
School Name	Tatum Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-6
Location	115 West 3Rd St, Tatum, NM 88267, Tatum, NM
County	Lea County
Phone	+1 (575) 398-4455
Total Students	128
Student-Teacher Ratio	14:1
Full-Time Teachers	9
Rating	4/10
ELA Proficiency	42%
Math Proficiency	37%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Tatum Elementary

What is Tatum Elementary?

Tatum Elementary is a middle public located in Tatum.

How many students attend Tatum Elementary?

Tatum Elementary has approximately 128 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tatum Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Tatum Elementary is 14:1.

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