Tatum Elementary School

405 N Washington St
Farmersville, TX 75442
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Tatum Elementary School serves 371 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 371 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Tatum Elementary School's student population of 371 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
371 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Tatum Elementary School is 0.60, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
44%
53%
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Black
5%
13%
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White
46%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.60
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Tatum Elementary School often compared to?
Tatum Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Naomi Press Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Tatum Elementary School?
371 students attend Tatum Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Tatum Elementary School students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tatum Elementary School?
Tatum Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tatum Elementary School offer ?
Tatum Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Tatum Elementary School part of?
Tatum Elementary School is part of Farmersville ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 371 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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