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

Showing 2000–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

Showing 2000–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1

Showing 2000–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
32%
54%

Showing 2000–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
58%
13%

Showing 2000–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
10%
24%

Showing 2000–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
90%
0.56

Showing 2000–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
56%

Showing 2000–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%

Showing 2000–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

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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