- Enrollment
- 1,816
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lebanon, TN
Barry Tatum Academy
Federal NCES profile for Barry Tatum Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 82/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470455002686
👥 S:T ratio 87
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barry Tatum Academy earns 82/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Tennessee.
- #1 of 9
- schools in Lebanon · Resource Index
- 82
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3.3:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 86
- students enrolled
Barry Tatum Academy has class sizes smaller than 99% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barry Tatum Academy ranks #1 of 9 schools in Lebanon, TN.
School address
District: Wilson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470455002686 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Barry Tatum Academy grew from 46 students in 2022-23 to 85 in 2023-24 (+84.8%).
Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 470455002686 · Lebanon, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
86 enr · 3.3:1 · RII 82
Nearest enrollment peer: Lebanon High School (1,816 students)
Barry Tatum Academy grew from 46 students in 2022-23 to 85 in 2023-24 (+84.8%). Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Barry Tatum Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lebanon High S
Lebanon High School
1,816 students
- Mt. Juliet Hig
Mt. Juliet High School
1,712 students
- Wilson Central
Wilson Central High School
1,686 students
- Green Hill Hig
Green Hill High School
1,606 students
- West Wilson Mi
West Wilson Middle School
1,383 students
- This school 86
Barry Tatum Academy
86 students
What this shows Barry Tatum Academy reports 86 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barry Tatum Academy compares
Barry Tatum Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 3.3:1 | ▼ 78% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 86 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.3:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
86
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
3.3:1
students per teacher
- 78% below state mean
Top 1% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$9,322
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, Barry Tatum Academy is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wilson County reports $9,322 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barry Tatum Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mt. Juliet High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Green Hill High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Wilson Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barry Tatum Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,712
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,686
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,606
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Lebanon
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Southside Elementary
Standard public school
806 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Sam Houston Elementary
Standard public school
759 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Carroll Oakland Elementary
Standard public school
741 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Jones Brummett Elementary School
Standard public school
740 students 18:1 students per teacher
Castle Heights Elementary
Standard public school
657 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Coles Ferry Elementary
Standard public school
581 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~86 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barry Tatum Academy
How many students attend Barry Tatum Academy?
Barry Tatum Academy has 86 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Lebanon, TN. CCD year-over-year: 46 (2022-23) → 85 (2023-24), up 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barry Tatum Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Barry Tatum Academy is 3.3:1, which is 78% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 79% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. 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% of enrollment, in Lebanon, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barry Tatum Academy?
Barry Tatum Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 82/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Barry Tatum Academy rank among schools in Lebanon?
By Resource Investment Index, Barry Tatum Academy ranks #1 of 9 schools in Lebanon, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lebanon on the city page.
What other schools are in Wilson County?
Besides Barry Tatum Academy, Wilson County also operates Lebanon High School (1,816 students), Mt. Juliet High School (1,712 students), and Wilson Central High School (1,686 students). See the Wilson County district page for the complete list.