Blackman Elementary School

586 Fortress BLVD
Murfreesboro, TN 37128

ble.rcschools.net

954 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Blackman Elementary School, located on Fortress Boulevard in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, is a prominent part of the Rutherford County School District. Serving a growing suburban community, the school is dedicated to fostering academic excellence and personal growth for students in the primary grade levels. Known for its structured learning environment, the school emphasizes foundational literacy and numeracy while encouraging students to engage in critical thinking and collaborative activities that prepare them for future academic success.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Blackman Elementary focuses on building a strong, inclusive school culture that values community involvement and character development. The school utilizes various resources and extracurricular programs to support diverse learning needs and interests, striving to create a safe, supportive atmosphere for all students. By maintaining a strong partnership between faculty, staff, and families, the school remains committed to its mission of helping every child reach their full potential within the vibrant and expanding educational landscape of Murfreesboro.

954

Total Students

59.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blackman Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	400
Hispanic	190
Black	207
Asian	81
Two or More	72
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
400 (41.9%)
Black
207 (21.7%)
Hispanic
190 (19.9%)
Asian
81 (8.5%)
Two or More
72 (7.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Rutherford County
Phone:	(615)904-3795
Website:	http://ble.rcschools.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	954
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 21

Kindergarten 135

Grade 1 148

Grade 2 148

Grade 3 144

Grade 4 176

Grade 5 182