- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tatum, TX
Tatum H S
Federal NCES profile for Tatum H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484224004805
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tatum H S earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Tatum · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 43.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Tatum H S has class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tatum H S ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Tatum, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Tatum H S held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.9 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 484224004805 · Tatum, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
437 enr · 12.1:1 · 43.5% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Tatum Pri (328 students)
Tatum H S held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.9 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Tatum H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Tatum H S
437 students
- Tatum Pri
Tatum Pri
328 students
- Tatum Middle
Tatum Middle
321 students
- Tatum El
Tatum El
306 students
What this shows Tatum H S reports 437 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tatum H S compares
Tatum H S 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.5% | ▼ 30% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 24% in Texas - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 437 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.9%
Hispanic or Latino 33.0%
African American 17.2%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Tatum H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tatum Pri | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tatum Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tatum El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tatum H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide high 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 (~437 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tatum H S
How many students attend Tatum H S?
Tatum H S has 437 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tatum, TX. CCD year-over-year: 464 (2022-23) → 449 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tatum H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Tatum H S is 12.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 23% 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 H S?
43.5% of students at Tatum H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tatum H S?
The largest demographic group at Tatum H S is White at 44.9% of enrollment, in Tatum, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tatum H S?
Tatum H S has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 H S rank among public schools in Tatum?
By Resource Investment Index, Tatum H S ranks #3 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 H S, Tatum Isd also operates Tatum Pri (328 students), Tatum Middle (321 students), and Tatum El (306 students). See the Tatum Isd district page for the complete list.