BLACKSHEAR EL

www.houstonisd.org

257 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

257

Total Students

23.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BLACKSHEAR EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	24
Black	222
Two or More	7
American Indian	1

Black
222 (86.4%)
Hispanic
24 (9.3%)
Two or More
7 (2.7%)
White
3 (1.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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:	HOUSTON ISD
Phone:	(713)942-1481
Website:	http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	257
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	251
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 42

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 41