C A TATUM JR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

C A TATUM JR EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DALLAS ISD school district, located in DALLAS, TX with about 514 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 34 teachers, C A TATUM JR EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

C.A. Tatum Jr. Elementary School is a public school located in the Pleasant Grove area of Dallas, Texas, and is part of the Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD). Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education with an emphasis on academic growth and social development. As a campus within the district, it utilizes the standard Dallas ISD curriculum, aiming to prepare elementary-aged children for the transition to middle school while fostering a supportive learning environment.

The school is situated on St. Augustine Road and serves as a neighborhood hub for families in the 75227 zip code. Like many schools in the district, C.A. Tatum Jr. Elementary typically engages in various district-wide initiatives, including efforts to improve literacy, mathematics, and extracurricular involvement. Families interested in specific school performance data, current extracurricular activities, or enrollment procedures can find the most up-to-date resources and direct contact information through their official school website at [www.dallasisd.org/tatum](http://www.dallasisd.org/tatum).

For more information, contact C A TATUM JR EL at (972) 502-2000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3002 ST AUGUSTINE RD
DALLAS, TX 75227
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C A TATUM JR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DALLAS, TX with about 514 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
DALLAS ISD
Total Students:
514
Teachers:
34
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 514 students

Hispanic/Latino
55.4%
Black or African American
41.4%
White
1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.0%
Two or more races
0.8%

Female
49.0%
Male
51.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.