BLAND EL

BLAND EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the BLAND ISD school district, located in CELESTE, TX with about 337 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 23 teachers, BLAND EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

BLAND ELementary School, located in Celeste, Texas, serves as a primary educational institution within the Bland Independent School District. Situated in a rural setting on FM 2194, the school caters to the foundational academic and social needs of students in the surrounding community. As part of a smaller school district, it generally emphasizes a tight-knit campus environment, focusing on core curriculum development, literacy, and foundational skills necessary to prepare young learners for their transition into the middle and high school levels.

The school functions as a focal point for the local community, reflecting the values of a small-town district dedicated to student growth and personalized attention. By maintaining a focus on foundational education, BLAND ELementary aims to foster a supportive atmosphere that encourages both academic achievement and character development. Parents and guardians looking for information on specific programs, enrollment, or school-wide events typically engage directly with the district administration to stay updated on the campus's current academic initiatives and extracurricular opportunities.

For more information, contact BLAND EL at (903) 776-2239 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5123 FM 2194
CELESTE, TX 75423
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BLAND EL is a public Title I school in CELESTE, TX with about 337 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
BLAND ISD
Total Students:
337
Teachers:
23.88
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 337 students

White
63.2%
Hispanic/Latino
35.6%
Black or African American
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%

Female
51.0%
Male
49.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.