- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tatum, TX
Tatum El
Federal NCES profile for Tatum El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 484224004804
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tatum El earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Tatum · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 54.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Tatum El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tatum El ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Tatum, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Tatum El shrank from 325 students in 2022-23 to 294 in 2023-24 (-9.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.2 → 21.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 484224004804 · Tatum, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
306 enr · 13.9:1 · 54.8% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Tatum H S (437 students)
Tatum El shrank from 325 students in 2022-23 to 294 in 2023-24 (-9.5%). Teacher FTE lost 22.2 → 21.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Tatum El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tatum H S
Tatum H S
437 students
- Tatum Pri
Tatum Pri
328 students
- Tatum Middle
Tatum Middle
321 students
- This school
Tatum El
306 students
What this shows Tatum El reports 306 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tatum El compares
Tatum El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.8% | ▼ 11% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 306 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
306
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Texas - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,975
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 306 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.5%
Hispanic or Latino 39.2%
African American 12.1%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 42.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Tatum El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tatum Isd reports $12,975 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tatum El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tatum H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tatum Pri | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tatum Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tatum El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~306 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tatum El
How many students attend Tatum El?
Tatum El has 306 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tatum, TX. CCD year-over-year: 325 (2022-23) → 294 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tatum El?
The student-teacher ratio at Tatum El is 13.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tatum El?
54.8% of students at Tatum El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tatum El?
The largest demographic group at Tatum El is White at 42.5% of enrollment, in Tatum, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tatum El?
Tatum El has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Tatum El rank among public schools in Tatum?
By Resource Investment Index, Tatum El ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Tatum, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Tatum Isd?
Besides Tatum El, Tatum Isd also operates Tatum H S (437 students), Tatum Pri (328 students), and Tatum Middle (321 students). See the Tatum Isd district page for the complete list.