Serving 429 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, C A Tatum Jr Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 429 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
C A Tatum Jr Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
C A Tatum Jr Elementary School's student population of 429 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
429 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
C A Tatum Jr Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of C A Tatum Jr Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2006 out of 8079 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
52%
53%
Black
46%
13%
White
2%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is C A Tatum Jr Elementary School's ranking?
C A Tatum Jr Elementary School is ranked #2006 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend C A Tatum Jr Elementary School?
429 students attend C A Tatum Jr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of C A Tatum Jr Elementary School students are Hispanic, 46% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of C A Tatum Jr Elementary School?
C A Tatum Jr Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does C A Tatum Jr Elementary School offer ?
C A Tatum Jr Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is C A Tatum Jr Elementary School part of?
C A Tatum Jr Elementary School is part of Dallas ISD School District.
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