Enrollment
86
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
3.3:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
-78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Barry Tatum Academy compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Barry Tatum Academy
Barry Tatum Academy is a small combined-grade school in Lebanon, Tennessee, enrolling 86 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 3.3:1, Barry Tatum Academy is leaner than roughly 99% of Tennessee schools and 78% under the state's 15.3:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Tennessee schools, with 86 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 100% of the 1,838 Tennessee schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and African American (23%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 57 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Discipline events run high: 21 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 86 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Lebanon's public schools, it stands alongside Southside Elementary (806 students): Barry Tatum Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (3.3:1 vs 16.8:1).
Wilson County also operates Lebanon High School (1,816 students) and Mt. Juliet High School (1,712 students) alongside Barry Tatum Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Barry Tatum Academy compares
Barry Tatum Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,390
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $10,822
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wilson County, which includes Barry Tatum Academy.
$9,390
Per student
-13%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 1,816
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~86 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, AP course offerings, 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.
Is Barry Tatum Academy a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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