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Blackshear Elementary

Houston ISD · Harris County · 2900 HOLMAN AVE, Houston, TX 77004

(713)942-1481

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#4387
Rank 4387 out of 4,678
Top 94%
English Language Arts2/10 · #4196 · 10th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #4375 · 6th percentile
Science1/10 · #3721 · 7th percentile

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School Overview

Blackshear Elementary sits in Houston's historic Third Ward, one of the city's most culturally rich and evolving neighborhoods, home to deep roots in African American history and a growing arts scene anchored by institutions like the Emancipation Park. The school serves a tight-knit community where families are deeply connected to the surrounding neighborhood, and for those invested in that local identity, there's real meaning in being part of this school's story. Families drawn to urban Houston who want their children to grow up embedded in a historically significant community — rather than in a more suburban, cookie-cutter setting — will find Blackshear to be a genuine reflection of the neighborhood it calls home.

Student Demographics

106 students tested · 2023-24 school year

Ethnicity

African American
91 (86%)
Hispanic
13 (12%)
Other
2 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners5 (5%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged105 (99%)
Students with Disabilities11 (10%)

Staff & Teachers(2023-24)

301
Enrollment
29
Teachers (FTE)
10.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)