TATUM ELEMENTARY

TATUM MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
115 WEST 3RD ST
TATUM, NM 88267
131 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Tatum Elementary School is located in the small, rural community of Tatum, New Mexico, serving as the primary educational facility for the town's youngest students. As part of the Tatum Municipal School District, the school functions as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing a close-knit environment where staff, students, and families work collaboratively to support academic growth and personal development. Its location on West 3rd Street places it in the heart of the community, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing accessible, localized education to residents of Lea County.

Academically, Tatum Elementary focuses on building a strong foundational curriculum for students in their early formative years. The school is known for its small-town atmosphere, which allows for smaller class sizes and more personalized attention from educators. By fostering a supportive and safe learning environment, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to secondary education while promoting values of citizenship and community involvement that are characteristic of the Tatum region.
131
Total Students
10.2
Full-Time Teachers
12.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    70 (53.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    61 (46.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: TATUM MUNICIPAL SCHOOLS
Phone: (575)398-4455
Website: http://www.tatumschools.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 131
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 56
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 16
Kindergarten 13
Grade 1 10
Grade 2 10
Grade 3 12
Grade 4 19
Grade 5 25
Grade 6 26
Gender Ratio