TATUM PRI

www.tatumisd.org

349 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Tatum Primary School is a public elementary school located in Tatum, Texas, serving as a foundational part of the Tatum Independent School District. Situated at 1200 N Hill St, the school focuses on the early academic and social development of young students within the local community. As part of a smaller school district, Tatum Primary typically emphasizes a close-knit educational environment, aiming to provide personalized attention and a supportive atmosphere that helps children transition successfully into their primary education years.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Tatum Independent School District, which is committed to academic excellence, character development, and preparing students for future success. Parents and community members can access resources, school calendars, and information regarding campus policies through the district’s official website at http://www.tatumisd.org. By fostering a collaborative partnership between educators, students, and families, Tatum Primary strives to establish a strong educational base that encourages lifelong learning and student achievement.

349

Total Students

22.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TATUM PRI
Demographic	Student Count
White	146
Hispanic	132
Black	49
Two or More	22

White
146 (41.8 %)
Hispanic
132 (37.8 %)
Black
49 (14.0 %)
Two or More
22 (6.3 %)

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:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	349
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	220
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 40

Kindergarten 89

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 113