District Overview
Located at 510 Crystal Farms Road in Tatum, Texas, Tatum Independent School District operates as an active, traditional public school system serving students across a comprehensive Pre-Kindergarten through 12th-grade academic structure. Situated within a distant rural community setting in the greater Longview metropolitan area, the non-charter district delivers its educational programs across four operational campuses. Currently enrolling 1,392 students, Tatum ISD provides a continuous learning pipeline from early childhood through high school graduation, maintaining an open and accessible environment for local families seeking primary and secondary education.

According to federal education data for the 2024–2025 school year, Tatum ISD supports its student body with a substantial professional workforce totaling approximately 408 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated team includes over 182 classroom teachers, nearly 8 instructional aides, and more than 217 support personnel, establishing a well-resourced operational framework designed to meet diverse learner needs. The district's balanced enrollment spans a vibrant multicultural student body, offering researchers, parents, and community members a compelling model of a well-staffed rural Texas school district equipped to deliver consistent academic and developmental support.
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Total Schools
1,392
Total Students
182.3
Full-Time Teachers
7.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TATUM ISD
Demographic Student Count
White598
Hispanic501
Black213
Asian8
Two or More70
American Indian2
  • White
    598 (43.0%)
  • Hispanic
    501 (36.0%)
  • Black
    213 (15.3%)
  • Two or More
    70 (5.0%)
  • Asian
    8 (0.6%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in TATUM ISD
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle1
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:4
Students:1,392*
Teachers (FTE):182.3*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.6
Schools in TATUM ISD
Found 4 Schools
306 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 5th
Middle School 6th - 8th
328 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd