BLACKSHEAR EL

(512)414-2021

www.austinisd.org/schools/blackshear

262 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Blackshear Elementary, located in the historic East Austin neighborhood at 1712 E 11th St, is a long-standing institution within the Austin Independent School District (AISD). Historically known as the Blackshear Fine Arts Academy, the school has a deep-rooted connection to the local community and is recognized for its commitment to integrating arts-based learning into its core academic curriculum. The campus serves a diverse student body and emphasizes the development of the "whole child" by fostering creativity, cultural awareness, and academic rigor in a supportive, neighborhood-focused environment.

In recent years, the school has undergone structural and pedagogical shifts to meet the changing needs of the Austin area. As part of the AISD network, Blackshear focuses on providing equitable access to educational resources, often leveraging its location to build strong partnerships with local community organizations and cultural institutions. The school is characterized by its dedication to preserving its unique identity while preparing students for success in a modern educational landscape, making it a pivotal hub for families residing in the 78702 zip code.

262

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BLACKSHEAR EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	63
Hispanic	112
Black	60
Asian	3
Two or More	24

Hispanic
112 (42.7 %)
White
63 (24.0 %)
Black
60 (22.9 %)
Two or More
24 (9.2 %)
Asian
3 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	AUSTIN ISD
Phone:	(512)414-2021
Website:	http://www.austinisd.org/schools/blackshear
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	262
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	108
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 16

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 41