Serving 415 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, C A Tatum Jr Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than 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 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 415 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: C A TATUM JR EL serves the northeast part of Dallas, TX, covering an area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.8 miles to the school from the zone's edge, extending up to 1.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
C A Tatum Jr Elementary School's student population of 415 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
415 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
C A Tatum Jr Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of C A Tatum Jr Elementary School is 0.48, 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
#4799 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
64%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
34%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #4799 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend C A Tatum Jr Elementary School?
415 students attend C A Tatum Jr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of C A Tatum Jr Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% 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 15:1, which is higher than 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 Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is C A Tatum Jr Elementary School located?
C A Tatum Jr Elementary School is located in the Riverway Estates And Bruton Terrace neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 8 other public schools located in Riverway Estates And Bruton Terrace.
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