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TULAROSA ELEMENTARY

404 1ST STREET, TULAROSA, NM 88352 · (575) 585-8800 · Otero County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL230 STUDENTS
Enrollment
230
Elementary
DISTRICT 220 · STATE 287
Student : Teacher
13.3:1
17 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.6:1 · STATE 12.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
99%
227 students
DISTRICT 99% · STATE 90%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
26
Kindergarten
56
Grade 1
74
Grade 2
74
Student demographics
White
28%
DISTRICT 24% · STATE 19%
Hispanic
46%
DISTRICT 47% · STATE 63%
Black
2%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 2%
Two+
3%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 4%
Native American
21%
DISTRICT 25% · STATE 12%
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
50%
Female
50%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
230
+44 (+24%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
13.3:1
was 14.1:1
% White
28%
was 30%
% Hispanic
46%
was 41%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About TULAROSA ELEMENTARY

TULAROSA ELEMENTARY, a small elementary campus in TULAROSA, New Mexico, one of the schools within TULAROSA, teaches 230 students, covering grades pre-K through 2.

Across the 4 schools in TULAROSA (883 students total), TULAROSA ELEMENTARY accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On the student-mix side, TULAROSA ELEMENTARY logs that the largest single group is Hispanic at 46%, but no single group is in the majority. Beyond that, the school shows 28% White, 21% Native American, 3% multiracial, 2% Black.

On the resource side, The school employs 17 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 13.3:1. That tracks the state average closely. Around 99% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy.

Zooming out to the county, Otero County reports that median household earnings sit near $55,876, about 23% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 15%. Across Otero County's 26 public schools (combined enrollment of about 7,639 students), TULAROSA ELEMENTARY is one campus in the mix.

TULAROSA MIDDLE is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.1 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 3 other public schools cluster around TULAROSA ELEMENTARY.

TULAROSA ELEMENTARY operates from a countryside location.

Five-year trend. TULAROSA ELEMENTARY's enrollment has ticked up 24% since 2018, when it stood at 186 (now 230). Over the same period, the Hispanic share edged up from 41% to 46%.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the feed for TULAROSA ELEMENTARY typically covers pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Otero County at a glance

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Population
68,816
Census ACS
Median income
$55,876
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
26
7,639 students

Quick facts

School name
TULAROSA ELEMENTARY
District
TULAROSA
Address
404 1ST STREET, TULAROSA, NM 88352
Phone
(575) 585-8800
County
Otero County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–02
Total enrollment
230
Teachers (FTE)
17
Student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Free/Reduced lunch
227 (99%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
350267000604
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About TULAROSA ELEMENTARY
What is the total enrollment at TULAROSA ELEMENTARY?
TULAROSA ELEMENTARY enrolls approximately 230 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does TULAROSA ELEMENTARY serve?
TULAROSA ELEMENTARY serves grades PK-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at TULAROSA ELEMENTARY?
The student-to-teacher ratio at TULAROSA ELEMENTARY is approximately 13.3:1 (17 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at TULAROSA ELEMENTARY?
Student demographics at TULAROSA ELEMENTARY are roughly 28% White, 46% Hispanic, 2% Black, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees TULAROSA ELEMENTARY?
TULAROSA ELEMENTARY is overseen by TULAROSA in Otero County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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