TATUM EL

www.tatumisd.org

325 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Tatum Elementary School is a public school located in Tatum, Texas, and serves as a core component of the Tatum Independent School District. Situated at 1525 N Hill St, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment of academic growth and character development for its primary-aged students. As part of a smaller, close-knit community district, the school emphasizes a supportive educational atmosphere that aims to prepare students for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its focus on core curriculum and foundational learning, Tatum Elementary is integrated into the broader mission of the Tatum Independent School District to provide quality educational opportunities for all local students. Families interested in enrollment, specific academic programming, or upcoming school events can access further resources and updates through the district’s official website at http://www.tatumisd.org.

325

Total Students

22.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TATUM EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	158
Hispanic	115
Black	40
Asian	1
Two or More	10
American Indian	1

White
158 (48.6 %)
Hispanic
115 (35.4 %)
Black
40 (12.3 %)
Two or More
10 (3.1 %)
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:	TATUM ISD
Phone:	(903)947-6482
Website:	http://www.tatumisd.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	325
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	175
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 3 102

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 121