Serving 279 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Blessing Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 279 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Blessing Elementary serves the southwest part of Blessing, TX, covering an area of approximately 183.4 square miles. Families typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 13.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blessing Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Blessing Elementary School's student population of 279 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
279 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Blessing Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blessing Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1372 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
64%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
33%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blessing Elementary School's ranking?
Blessing Elementary School is ranked #1372 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Blessing Elementary School often compared to?
Blessing Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Van Vleck Elementary School, Palacios Elementary School, Cherry Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Blessing Elementary School?
279 students attend Blessing Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Blessing Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blessing Elementary School?
Blessing Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Blessing Elementary School offer ?
Blessing Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Blessing Elementary School part of?
Blessing Elementary School is part of Tidehaven Independent School District.
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