Enrollment
86
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 470455002686
Barry Tatum Academy — Lebanon, TN
Federal NCES profile for Barry Tatum Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 63/100.
👥 Class size 93
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 89
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Wilson County · Tennessee
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
1.8:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
-88% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Barry Tatum Academy compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Barry Tatum Academy reports 86 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 26.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 1.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 88% below the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 89% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 57 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 100.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Wilson County spends $11,283 per pupil district-wide, below the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 43.3% from local sources (property taxes), 43.2% from the state, and 13.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (C+), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Barry Tatum Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Tennessee state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 1.8:1 | ▼ 88% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 86 | top 5% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
1.8:1
students per teacher
— 88% below state mean
Top 0% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
100.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,283
per pupil, district-wide
— below Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 57 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 86 Top 5% in Tennessee — larger than 95% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Students per teacher 1.8:1 -88% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470455002686
Student demographics
White 59.3%
African American 23.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Two or More 7.0%
Largest group: White at 59.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.5
Students per counselor 57:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 100.0%
In-school suspensions 9
Out-of-school suspensions 12
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wilson County, which includes Barry Tatum Academy.
$11,283
Per student
-8%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 43.3%
State 43.2%
Federal 13.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,816
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,712
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,686
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,606
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
Similar other schools in Lebanon
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Southside Elementary
Standard public school
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Sam Houston Elementary
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759 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Carroll Oakland Elementary
Standard public school
741 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Jones Brummett Elementary School
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740 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Castle Heights Elementary
Standard public school
657 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Coles Ferry Elementary
Standard public school
581 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Barry Tatum Academy
How many students attend Barry Tatum Academy?
Barry Tatum Academy has 86 students enrolled. It is a other school in Lebanon, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barry Tatum Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Barry Tatum Academy is 1.8:1, which is 88% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 89% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barry Tatum Academy?
The largest demographic group at Barry Tatum Academy is White at 59.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Lebanon, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barry Tatum Academy?
Barry Tatum Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (C+) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.