- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Blackshear El
Federal NCES profile for Blackshear El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482364002401
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blackshear El earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Texas schools.
- #182 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 98.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Blackshear El has class sizes smaller than 75% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blackshear El ranks #182 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Blackshear El held near 302 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.9 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 482364002401 · Houston, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
257 enr · 12.2:1 · 98.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students)
Blackshear El held near 302 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.9 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Blackshear El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Texas Connecti
Texas Connections Academy at Houston
8,641 students
- Bellaire H S 3,216
Bellaire H S
3,216 students
- Lamar H S 2,968
Lamar H S
2,968 students
- Westside H S 2,729
Westside H S
2,729 students
- Heights H S 2,426
Heights H S
2,426 students
- This school 257
Blackshear El
257 students
What this shows Blackshear El reports 257 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blackshear El compares
Blackshear El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.4% | ▲ 59% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 257 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
257
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 25% in Texas - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,072
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 86.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 2.7%
White 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.4, Blackshear El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Houston Isd reports $13,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blackshear El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Connections Academy at Houston | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellaire H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heights H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blackshear El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,729
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,426
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~257 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blackshear El
How many students attend Blackshear El?
Blackshear El has 257 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 308 (2022-23) → 302 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blackshear El?
The student-teacher ratio at Blackshear El is 12.2:1, which is 17% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blackshear El?
98.4% of students at Blackshear El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blackshear El?
The largest demographic group at Blackshear El is African American at 86.4% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blackshear El?
Blackshear El has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Blackshear El rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Blackshear El ranks #182 of 435 schools in Houston, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Houston Isd?
Besides Blackshear El, Houston Isd also operates Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students), Bellaire H S (3,216 students), and Lamar H S (2,968 students). See the Houston Isd district page for the complete list.