Overview
BLAND EL is a public primary in CELESTE, Texas. The school enrolls 392 students. It is part of the BLAND ISD district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
75% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictBLAND ISD
County48231
CityCELESTE
ZIP75423
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID481035000516
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment392
White0.6%
Hispanic / Latino44.1%
Black / African American0.3%
Asian1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native52.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races1.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %75%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)