- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tatum, TX
Tatum Pri
Federal NCES profile for Tatum Pri, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484224006047
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tatum Pri earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Tatum · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 55.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Tatum Pri has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tatum Pri ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Tatum, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Tatum Pri shrank from 349 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (-12.0%).
Teacher FTE added 22.7 → 23.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 484224006047 · Tatum, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
328 enr · 14.9:1 · 55.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Tatum H S (437 students)
Tatum Pri shrank from 349 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (-12.0%). Teacher FTE added 22.7 → 23.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Tatum Pri in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tatum H S
Tatum H S
437 students
- This school
Tatum Pri
328 students
- Tatum Middle
Tatum Middle
321 students
- Tatum El
Tatum El
306 students
What this shows Tatum Pri reports 328 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tatum Pri compares
Tatum Pri 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.9% | ▼ 10% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 328 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
328
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Texas - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.2%
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 328 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
White 40.9%
Hispanic or Latino 39.6%
African American 14.0%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 40.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Tatum Pri 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 Pri Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tatum H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tatum Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tatum El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tatum Pri'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 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 (~328 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tatum Pri
How many students attend Tatum Pri?
Tatum Pri has 328 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tatum, TX. CCD year-over-year: 349 (2022-23) → 307 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tatum Pri?
The student-teacher ratio at Tatum Pri is 14.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tatum Pri?
55.9% of students at Tatum Pri are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tatum Pri?
The largest demographic group at Tatum Pri is White at 40.9% of enrollment, in Tatum, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tatum Pri?
Tatum Pri has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Pri rank among public schools in Tatum?
By Resource Investment Index, Tatum Pri ranks #4 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 Pri, Tatum Isd also operates Tatum H S (437 students), Tatum Middle (321 students), and Tatum El (306 students). See the Tatum Isd district page for the complete list.