BLACKSHEAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BLACKSHEAR EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HOUSTON ISD school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 494 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 34 teachers, BLACKSHEAR 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.
BLACKSHEAR ELementary School, located at 2900 Holman Avenue in Houston, Texas, is a public school operating under the jurisdiction of the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Situated in the historic Third Ward neighborhood, the school serves as a cornerstone of the local community, emphasizing foundational education for students in the surrounding area. Its proximity to the University of Houston and Texas Southern University often positions the school within a vibrant, education-focused urban corridor.
As part of the HISD system, BLACKSHEAR ELementary adheres to the district’s broader curricular standards and initiatives, aiming to provide a comprehensive learning environment that supports academic growth and student development. The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive atmosphere that prepares young learners for their transition to middle school, utilizing the resources and administrative support provided by the largest school district in Texas to meet the diverse needs of its student population.
For more information, contact BLACKSHEAR EL at (713) 942-1481 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HOUSTON, TX 77004-3240
(713) 942-1481
http://www.houstonisd.org
BLACKSHEAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HOUSTON, TX with about 494 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- HOUSTON ISD
- Total Students:
- 494
- Teachers:
- 34.65
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 494 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BLACKSHEAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 84% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 84.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- White
- 0.4%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.4%
- Male
- 50.6%
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.