TATOM EL

www.mwpisd.esc18.net

326 Students

Elementary School 1st - 2nd

School Overview

Tatom Elementary School, located at 1600 S. Calvin Ave in Monahans, Texas, is a key component of the Monahans-Wickett-Pyote Independent School District (MWPISD). Serving young students in the community, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational educational experience that fosters academic growth and social development. As a local public school, it operates under the district’s broader mission to equip students with the skills necessary for success in a supportive, structured, and community-focused environment.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town atmosphere of Monahans, emphasizing the importance of partnership between educators, families, and the local community. Through its commitment to the MWPISD curriculum and standards, Tatom Elementary focuses on early literacy, numeracy, and character building, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their transition to higher grade levels within the district. Those looking for detailed information regarding school events, faculty contacts, or district policies can access their resources through the official district website.

326

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TATOM EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	82
Hispanic	232
Black	7
Asian	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

Hispanic
232 (71.2%)
White
82 (25.2%)
Black
7 (2.1%)
Two or More
3 (0.9%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	MONAHANS-WICKETT-PYOTE ISD
Phone:	(432)943-2769
Website:	http://www.mwpisd.esc18.net
Grade Range:	1st - 2nd
Total Students:	326
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	196
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 1 168

Grade 2 158