TUCUMCARI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

TUCUMCARI ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the TUCUMCARI school district, located in TUCUMCARI, NM with about 506 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 33 teachers, TUCUMCARI ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

TUCUMCARI ELEMENTARY School, located in Tucumcari, New Mexico, serves as a foundational educational hub for the local community. As part of the Tucumcari Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages academic growth and personal development for students in their early formative years. The school emphasizes a curriculum designed to build essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills, preparing its students for success as they transition into middle school.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school takes pride in its identity as part of the "Rattler" community, reflecting the town's local spirit and heritage. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and community involvement, TUCUMCARI ELEMENTARY strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where faculty, staff, and families work collaboratively. The school serves as a key pillar in the region, dedicated to providing a quality public education that meets the unique needs of the youth in Quay County.

For more information, contact TUCUMCARI ELEMENTARY at (505) 461-3910 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1623 SOUTH 9TH ST
TUCUMCARI, NM 88401
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TUCUMCARI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in TUCUMCARI, NM with about 506 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Mexico

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
TUCUMCARI
Total Students:
506
Teachers:
33
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 506 students

Hispanic/Latino
61.9%
White
36.0%
Black or African American
1.2%
Asian
0.8%
Two or more races
0.2%

Female
48.6%
Male
51.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.