Blackshear Elementary School (Closed 2009)

1401 W Blackshear
Hearne, TX 77859
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Blackshear Elementary School serves 296 students in grades 3-6. 
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
Total Students
296 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
32%
54%
Black
58%
13%
White
10%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.56
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Blackshear Elementary School?
296 students attend Blackshear Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Blackshear Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blackshear Elementary School?
Blackshear Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Blackshear Elementary School offer ?
Blackshear Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-6
What school district is Blackshear Elementary School part of?
Blackshear Elementary School is part of Hearne Independent School District.

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