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Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy

351 Stumpy LN, Lebanon, TN 37087Wilson County
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0412Non-Charter
129
Students
Total enrolled
$11,283
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
21% vs nat'l
8.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
44% vs nat'l
40/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
20% vs nat'l
Small public school
Serves 129 students in grades 04–12 in Lebanon, Tennessee.
21% below average funding
District spends $11,283 per pupil, 21% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 40th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy is a small other in Lebanon, Tennessee, serving grades 04–12 with 129 students. The district invests $11,283 per student — 21% below the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1.

Student Body & Demographics at Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy

129
Total Students
8.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Free Lunch
15
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0412) are served by this school
Gender Distribution61 male · 68 female
47%
53%
Male 47%Female 53%
Student Composition
8%
64%
15%
11%
Asian8%
White64%
Hispanic / Latino15%
Black11%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 470455002262

Academic Outcomes at Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
40
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 40th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 30th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 37087

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,283Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,283
State avg
$16,278
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$4,964
Student Support$2,144
Administration$1,354
Operations$1,692
Other$1,128
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,283 spent per student, an estimated $4,998 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
43%
43%
State government
43.2%
Local (property tax)
43.3%
Federal programs
13.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $11,283/student, 21% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelOther
Grades04 – 12
Location
CountyWilson County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (615)453-3400
NCES ID: 470455002262
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Lebanon seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
351 Stumpy LN, Lebanon, TN 37087
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.