Serving 307 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Tatum Primary ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84%
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tatum Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Tatum Primary's student population of 307 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
307 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Tatum Primary is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)80-84%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)85-89%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
40%
53%
Black
12%
13%
White
42%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% TX state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average).
How many students attend Tatum Primary?
307 students attend Tatum Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Tatum Primary students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tatum Primary?
Tatum Primary has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tatum Primary offer ?
Tatum Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Tatum Primary part of?
Tatum Primary is part of Tatum Independent School District.
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