- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Monahans, TX
Tatom El
Federal NCES profile for Tatom El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483117003509
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tatom El earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Monahans · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 50.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Tatom El has class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tatom El ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Monahans, TX.
School address
District: Monahans-Wickett-Pyote Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483117003509 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Tatom El held near 339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.9 → 21.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 483117003509 · Monahans, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
326 enr · 17.2:1 · 50.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Parkway El (646 students)
Tatom El held near 339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.9 → 21.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Tatom El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Parkway El
Parkway El
646 students
- Monahans H S
Monahans H S
624 students
- This school
Tatom El
326 students
- Walker J H
Walker J H
318 students
- George Cullend
George Cullender Kind
259 students
- Monahans Ed Ct 8
Monahans Ed Ctr
8 students
What this shows Tatom El reports 326 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tatom El compares
Tatom El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.3% | ▼ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 326 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
326
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 81% in Texas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,525
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 326 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.2%
White 25.2%
African American 2.1%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.9, Tatom El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Monahans-Wickett-Pyote Isd reports $12,525 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tatom El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkway El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monahans H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walker J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George Cullender Kind | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monahans Ed Ctr | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tatom El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 8
- Students per teacher
- 4:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~326 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tatom El
How many students attend Tatom El?
Tatom El has 326 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Monahans, TX. CCD year-over-year: 326 (2022-23) → 339 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tatom El?
The student-teacher ratio at Tatom El is 17.2:1, which is 17% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tatom El?
50.3% of students at Tatom El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tatom El?
The largest demographic group at Tatom El is Hispanic or Latino at 71.2% of enrollment, in Monahans, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tatom El?
Tatom El has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tatom El rank among public schools in Monahans?
By Resource Investment Index, Tatom El ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Monahans, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Monahans on the city page.
What other schools are in Monahans-Wickett-Pyote Isd?
Besides Tatom El, Monahans-Wickett-Pyote Isd also operates Parkway El (646 students), Monahans H S (624 students), and Walker J H (318 students). See the Monahans-Wickett-Pyote Isd district page for the complete list.