Tatum Elementary School serves 553 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% 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: 553 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tatum Elementary School's student population of 553 students has grown by 106% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 93% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
553 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Tatum Elementary School is 0.57, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
48%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
45%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
553 students attend Tatum Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Tatum Elementary School students are Hispanic, 45% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tatum Elementary School?
Tatum Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, 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-2
What school district is Tatum Elementary School part of?
Tatum Elementary School is part of Farmersville Independent School District.
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