TIERRA BLANCA EL

TIERRA BLANCA EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HEREFORD ISD school district, located in HEREFORD, TX with about 357 students offering grade levels from 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 24 teachers, TIERRA BLANCA 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.

TIERRA BLANCA ELementary School is a public school located in Hereford, Texas, serving students within the Hereford Independent School District. As a foundational part of the local community, the school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment that caters to the diverse needs of its elementary-aged population. Like many schools in the region, Tierra Blanca emphasizes core curriculum standards while fostering a culture that encourages student growth and engagement in their formative years.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Hereford Independent School District, which is committed to academic excellence and preparing students for future success. By leveraging district-wide resources and community support, TIERRA BLANCA ELementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students can develop essential social and academic skills. Families and community members looking for specific details regarding school programs, extracurricular activities, or campus policies can visit the district website at [http://www.herefordisd.net](http://www.herefordisd.net).

For more information, contact TIERRA BLANCA EL at (806) 363-7680 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

615 COLUMBIA DR
HEREFORD, TX 79045-6319
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TIERRA BLANCA EL is a public Title I school in HEREFORD, TX with about 357 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
HEREFORD ISD
Total Students:
357
Teachers:
24.5
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
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 357 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending TIERRA BLANCA EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 92% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
91.6%
White
7.0%
Black or African American
0.6%
Two or more races
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
49.6%
Male
50.4%

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.