Blackshear Elementary was built in 1916 and named after Edward L. Blackshear, who later served as the director of what is now known as Prairie View A&M University.
Located at 2900 Holman St., within Houston’s historic Third Ward neighborhood, Blackshear Elementary is part of the Houston Independent School District and serves pre-kindergarten through grade five.
The school is open to students who reside within the school zone or are accepted through the district’s magnet program.
Blackshear Elementary is one of just a few schools within Houston’s Independent School District that offers a Montessori magnet program. Montessori learning revolves around self-directed activities, hands-on learning and a focus on the child’s interests and abilities, all under the guidance of a Montessori-trained teacher.
The school also offers a gifted and talented program.
Blackshear Elementary is home to approximately 350 students, with a student-teacher ratio of about 16-to-1.
Blackshear Elementary School’s logo consists of a crest with the phrase, “Where the pride of Third Ward begins,” which seems fitting given the school’s history, community engagement and core values, which include integrity, mutual respect, determination and courage.
Blackshear Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
2900 Holman St,
Houston, TX
Houston Independent School District
School Details
Head of School
Ms Alicia Lewis
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
42%
Niche Grade
C+
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
22
Full Time Teachers
22
Teachers in First or Second Year
29.7%
GreatSchools Rating
3
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
342:1
Student Diversity
Male
52.9%
Female
47.1%
Black
86.4%
Hispanic
10.4%
White
1.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%
Two or more races
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
3/30/2023
This school is horrible!!! The school assistant principal (DROSEY) have relationships with the kids parents KEEP YOUR KIDS AWAY!
11/17/2022
Hermosa escuela es más morenito el area pero la escuela las maestras muy buenas así que no se dejen ir por como la gente se ve para mi como hispana es mejor escuelas sin racismo que mis hijos han estado Love this school for my kids I am Hispanic mom and I say this school is the best and high school...
8/4/2022
I love this school. My son graduated kindergarten reading and doing math which has been a joy to see. The holiday programs are always so well put together and thoughtful. The staff is conscious of the community they serve and they work hard to do their best.
6/9/2021
Awesome school! Teachers are amazing and very creative. I love their way of teaching, they are very understanding and supportive. I recommend this school.
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Map
Attendance Zone
About Third Ward
List Price Range
$175K - $894K
Homes For Sale
123
Average Home Value
$322,266
Median Lot Size
4,791 Sq Ft
% Renters
72%
Household Income
$57,618
% of College Grads
33.5%
Median Age
29
Average House Size
1,558 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
53.3%
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Parks in this Area
Elizabeth Baldwin Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Bike Trails
- Trails
Emancipation Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Pool
Peggy Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Houston International Promenade
Moses LeRoy Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Multi-Purpose Field
Third Ward Chess Park
- Picnic Area
Zurrie Malone Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
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