Tatum Elementary

Summary:

Tatum Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in the Tatum Independent School District (ISD) in Tatum, Texas, with a student population of 325 that is predominantly White and Hispanic.

Tatum Elementary consistently outperforms the state average on STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) tests, with 5th-grade students scoring 66.67% proficient or better in reading and 57.3% in math, compared to state averages of 53.96% and 48.96%, respectively. The school has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking in the top third of Texas elementary schools, and has shown strong performance across various student subgroups, including African American and Hispanic students. Tatum Elementary's diverse student population, with a significant percentage of Hispanic and African American students, sets it apart from nearby schools like Hallsville East Elementary and Beckville Sunset Elementary, which have a higher percentage of White students.

Tatum Elementary's success can be attributed to its higher per-student spending of $10,239 in 2020-2021, compared to nearby schools like Hallsville East Elementary ($6,977) and Beckville Sunset Elementary ($9,007). Additionally, Tatum Elementary outperforms the nearby Clarence W. Bailey Elementary, a public charter school in the Longview ISD, in both reading and mathematics STAAR scores, as well as the Hallsville ISD elementary schools, which have lower SchoolDigger rankings and STAAR scores.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 1525 N Hill St
       Tatum, TX  75691-9656


(903) 947-6482

District: Tatum Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1542nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,239 Help


Students who attend Tatum Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Tatum Middle
High:    Tatum High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  294

Racial breakdown:

White:
43.2%
Hispanic:
38.8%
African American:
12.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Tatum Elementary ranks better than 67% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.94. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Tatum Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (43.2%), Hispanic (38.8%), African American (12.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tatum Elementary is 13.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tatum Elementary is $10,239.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tatum Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Tatum Elementary 1542nd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Tatum Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Tatum Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Tatum Independent School District (Isd) 243rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tatum Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Tatum Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 44.93 2262nd 3465 34.7%
2005 54.51 1796th 3475 48.3%
2006 67.57 1146th 3476 67.0%
2007 76.11 689th 3724 81.5%
2008 64.39 1391st 3768 63.1%
2009 64.39 1459th 3884 62.4%
2010 64.00 1518th 3937 61.4%
2011 60.50 1783rd 4095 56.5%
2012 63.99 1473rd 4206 65.0%
2013 47.09 2461st 4221 41.7%
2014 53.76 2112th 4260 50.4%
2015 56.01 2000th 4320 53.7%
2016 74.33 1026th 4286 76.1%
2017 71.84 988th 4329 77.2%
2018 74.36 861st 4359 80.2%
2019 77.68 787th 4479 82.4%
2021 66.51 1279th 4578 72.1%
2022 70.98 1105th 4581 75.9%
2023 62.01 1513th 4647 67.4%
2024 60.94 1542nd 4675 67.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Tatum Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.31 653rd 1046 37.6%
2021 74.03 188th 961 80.4%
2022 63.92 330th 1004 67.1%
2023 47.45 620th 1099 43.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Tatum Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.80 658th 3226 79.6%
2019 80.04 322nd 3333 90.3%
2021 45.37 1747th 3446 49.3%
2022 46.27 1866th 3487 46.5%
2023 50.80 1641st 3556 53.9%
2024 55.26 1382nd 3638 62.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Tatum Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.06 838th 3558 76.4%
2019 54.33 1181st 3684 67.9%
2021 48.47 1509th 3799 60.3%
2022 57.87 1163rd 3952 70.6%
2023 51.52 1553rd 4086 62.0%
2024 54.05 1627th 4261 61.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tatum Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.56 737th 4264 82.7%
2019 79.62 415th 4309 90.4%
2021 67.01 1018th 4451 77.1%
2022 68.48 971st 4477 78.3%
2023 59.62 1550th 4521 65.7%
2024 63.55 1272nd 4560 72.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Tatum Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.22 1150th 4306 73.3%
2019 67.78 1118th 4348 74.3%
2021 63.49 1332nd 4499 70.4%
2022 62.75 1435th 4561 68.5%
2023 57.34 1722nd 4588 62.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Tatum Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.81 1281st 3106 58.8%
2019 68.87 894th 3184 71.9%
2021 79.17 378th 3006 87.4%
2022 64.81 1132nd 2958 61.7%
2023 62.58 1311th 2980 56.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Tatum Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.07 747th 4240 82.4%
2019 75.57 577th 4295 86.6%
2021 48.54 1940th 4331 55.2%
2022 52.52 1923rd 4461 56.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Tatum Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.66 727th 4319 83.2%
2019 83.92 514th 4357 88.2%
2021 67.94 1159th 4498 74.2%
2022 74.67 926th 4563 79.7%
2023 65.48 1337th 4585 70.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Tatum Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.67 910th 2483 63.4%
2019 55.11 945th 2515 62.4%
2021 63.00 621st 2444 74.6%
2022 62.70 676th 2421 72.1%
2023 38.35 1517th 2443 37.9%
2024 27.43 1970th 2421 18.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Tatum Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.48 721st 4168 82.7%
2019 85.19 315th 4188 92.5%
2021 57.53 1482nd 4329 65.8%
2022 64.71 1178th 4376 73.1%
2023 63.28 1295th 4401 70.6%
2024 58.69 1531st 4431 65.4%
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Rank History for White students at Tatum Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.95 643rd 3127 79.4%
2019 69.45 805th 3142 74.4%
2021 57.34 1203rd 3082 61.0%
2022 66.28 933rd 3082 69.7%
2023 54.48 1429th 3106 54.0%
2024 59.10 1221st 3078 60.3%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Tatum Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Tatum Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 204 60 0 33 0 n/a n/a 0 297
1990 201 57 0 37 0 n/a n/a 0 295
1991 170 53 0 30 0 n/a n/a 0 253
1992 176 65 0 38 0 n/a n/a 0 279
1993 189 70 0 36 0 n/a n/a 0 295
1994 179 67 0 37 0 n/a n/a 0 283
1995 169 60 0 39 0 n/a n/a 0 268
1996 169 60 0 39 0 n/a n/a 0 268
1997 165 62 0 38 0 n/a n/a 0 265
1998 150 57 0 49 0 n/a n/a 0 256
1999 161 65 0 47 1 n/a n/a 0 274
2000 155 68 0 55 0 n/a n/a 0 278
2001 163 62 1 44 0 n/a n/a 0 270
2002 160 56 0 46 1 n/a n/a 0 263
2003 160 56 0 46 1 n/a n/a 0 263
2004 154 57 0 52 0 n/a n/a 0 263
2005 135 58 0 56 0 n/a n/a 0 249
2006 134 59 1 60 1 n/a n/a 0 255
2007 150 63 1 71 1 n/a n/a 0 286
2008 163 84 2 65 0 n/a n/a 0 314
2009 153 83 2 68 0 n/a n/a 0 306
2010 176 94 3 63 0 n/a n/a 0 336
2011 189 86 0 72 1 0 5 0 353
2012 202 86 1 72 2 0 7 0 370
2013 200 90 1 91 2 0 3 0 387
2014 122 77 0 78 1 0 5 0 283
2015 186 93 0 107 1 0 9 0 396
2016 179 73 0 101 0 0 7 0 360
2017 161 62 1 118 1 0 11 0 354
2018 158 55 1 125 2 0 15 0 356
2019 147 46 1 109 2 1 8 0 314
2020 143 53 1 100 0 0 11 0 308
2021 149 59 1 94 0 0 16 0 319
2022 147 51 2 109 1 0 10 0 320
2023 158 40 1 115 1 0 10 0 325
2024 127 38 1 114 1 0 13 0 294

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tatum Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 297 n/a n/a n/a
1990 295 20.0 14.7 n/a
1991 253 20.5 12.3 n/a
1992 279 17.2 16.2 31.2
1993 295 17.0 17.4 42.4
1994 283 17.5 16.2 32.2
1995 268 20.0 13.4 37.7
1996 268 20.0 13.4 37.7
1997 265 18.0 14.7 39.2
1998 256 18.9 13.5 40.6
1999 274 19.7 13.9 49.3
2000 278 20.5 13.6 55
2001 270 17.2 15.7 49.3
2002 263 17.5 15.0 53.2
2003 263 17.5 15.0 53.2
2004 263 16.5 15.9 48.3
2005 249 18.1 13.8 60.6
2006 255 18.5 13.8 66.3
2007 286 19.3 14.8 61.5
2008 314 21.0 15.0 56.7
2009 306 20.3 15.1 53.6
2010 336 20.0 16.8 53.9
2011 353 21.9 16.0 56.9
2012 370 21.2 17.4 59.5
2013 387 19.8 19.5 61.2
2014 283 14.2 19.9 59.4
2015 396 23.0 17.2 58.1
2016 360 23.0 15.6 55
2017 354 22.4 15.7 60.7
2018 356 22.1 16.0 52.5
2019 314 21.1 14.8 61.8
2020 308 20.4 15.0 58.1
2021 319 22.3 14.2 58
2022 320 21.1 15.1 57.8
2023 325 22.1 14.6 63.1
2024 294 21.7 13.5 64.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Tatum Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 297 n/a n/a n/a
1990 295 20.0 14.7 n/a
1991 253 20.5 12.3 n/a
1992 279 17.2 16.2 31.2
1993 295 17.0 17.4 42.4
1994 283 17.5 16.2 32.2
1995 268 20.0 13.4 37.7
1996 268 20.0 13.4 37.7
1997 265 18.0 14.7 39.2
1998 256 18.9 13.5 40.6
1999 274 19.7 13.9 49.3
2000 278 20.5 13.6 55
2001 270 17.2 15.7 49.3
2002 263 17.5 15.0 53.2
2003 263 17.5 15.0 53.2
2004 263 16.5 15.9 48.3
2005 249 18.1 13.8 60.6
2006 255 18.5 13.8 66.3
2007 286 19.3 14.8 61.5
2008 314 21.0 15.0 56.7
2009 306 20.3 15.1 53.6
2010 336 20.0 16.8 53.9
2011 353 21.9 16.0 56.9
2012 370 21.2 17.4 59.5
2013 387 19.8 19.5 61.2
2014 283 14.2 19.9 59.4
2015 396 23.0 17.2 58.1
2016 360 23.0 15.6 55
2017 354 22.4 15.7 60.7
2018 356 22.1 16.0 52.5
2019 314 21.1 14.8 61.8
2020 308 20.4 15.0 58.1
2021 319 22.3 14.2 58
2022 320 21.1 15.1 57.8
2023 325 22.1 14.6 63.1
2024 294 21.7 13.5 64.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Tatum Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,652 (16.9%) $8,131 (83.1%) $9,783
2020 $1,643 (16.3%) $8,429 (83.7%) $10,072
2021 $1,604 (15.7%) $8,635 (84.3%) $10,239

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tatum Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 787th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1513th of 4647 Elementary schools
 15%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Tatum Elementary)5856
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Tatum Independent School District (Isd))5856
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tatum Elementary)7553
 22%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tatum Independent School District (Isd))7553
 22%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Tatum Elementary)5445
 9%
   4th Grade Reading (Tatum Independent School District (Isd))5445
 9%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tatum Elementary)6544
 21%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tatum Independent School District (Isd))6544
 21%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Tatum Elementary)5350
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Tatum Independent School District (Isd))5350
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tatum Elementary)7664
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tatum Independent School District (Isd))7664
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Tatum Elementary)4742
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Tatum Independent School District (Isd))4742
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students314325
 3.5%
African American4640
 13%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian11
Hispanic109115
 5.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White147158
 7.5%
Two or More Races810
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.8%63.1%
 1.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Tatum Elementary

Students at Tatum Elementary are 43% White, 39% Hispanic, 13% African American, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 294 students attended Tatum Elementary.

Tatum Elementary ranks 1542nd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Tatum Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Tatum Middle
High : Tatum High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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