Blanchette Elementary

Summary:

Blanchette Elementary is a public elementary school in Beaumont, Texas, serving 568 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Beaumont Independent School District, which is ranked 869 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Blanchette Elementary faces significant challenges, with a student population that is 78.87% African American, significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools. The school consistently ranks in the bottom 5% of Texas elementary schools based on statewide rankings, and its STAAR test scores are significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subjects. Additionally, over 96% of Blanchette Elementary's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite spending around $9,600 per student, which is slightly higher than the district average, the school's performance has remained persistently low for the past decade.

While other nearby schools in the Beaumont ISD, such as Dr. Mae E. Jones-Clark Elementary and Martin Elementary, also struggle with low performance, Blanchette Elementary consistently ranks lower than these schools. This suggests that the challenges faced by Blanchette Elementary may be more severe or entrenched, and addressing the underlying factors, such as the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and the school's low spending per student, will be crucial in improving student outcomes.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2550 Sarah St
       Beaumont, TX  77705


(409) 617-6300

District: Beaumont Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4585th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,668 Help


Students who attend Blanchette Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Vincent Middle
High:    Beaumont United High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.3 Help
Number of students:  542

Racial breakdown:

African American:
77.5%
Hispanic:
16.4%
White:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Blanchette Elementary ranks worse than 98.1% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 10th among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Beaumont Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.22. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (77.5%), Hispanic (16.4%), Asian (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 95.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blanchette Elementary is 18.3. 10 elementary schools in the Beaumont Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blanchette Elementary is $9,668. 13 elementary schools in the Beaumont Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Blanchette Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Blanchette Elementary 4585th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Blanchette Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Beaumont Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Beaumont Independent School District (Isd) 869th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Blanchette Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Blanchette Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 37.68 3065th 4095 25.2%
2012 11.92 4059th 4206 3.5%
2013 12.42 4032nd 4221 4.5%
2014 7.73 4171st 4260 2.1%
2015 14.96 3970th 4320 8.1%
2016 7.50 4139th 4286 3.4%
2017 5.78 4295th 4329 0.8%
2018 5.66 4321st 4359 0.9%
2019 5.91 4437th 4479 0.9%
2021 8.91 4522nd 4578 1.2%
2022 6.27 4530th 4581 1.1%
2023 9.10 4488th 4647 3.4%
2024 7.22 4585th 4675 1.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Blanchette Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.93 3098th 3226 4.0%
2019 16.09 3195th 3333 4.1%
2021 24.45 2986th 3446 13.3%
2022 29.17 2805th 3487 19.6%
2023 31.08 2728th 3556 23.3%
2024 18.03 3342nd 3638 8.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Blanchette Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.03 3507th 3558 1.4%
2019 25.26 3179th 3684 13.7%
2021 18.72 3777th 3799 0.6%
2022 14.89 3861st 3952 2.3%
2023 22.42 3644th 4086 10.8%
2024 43.05 2350th 4261 44.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Blanchette Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.22 4231st 4264 0.8%
2019 9.33 4254th 4309 1.3%
2021 11.34 4383rd 4451 1.5%
2022 9.02 4413th 4477 1.4%
2023 10.86 4382nd 4521 3.1%
2024 10.56 4451st 4560 2.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Blanchette Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.45 4294th 4306 0.3%
2019 6.27 4321st 4348 0.6%
2021 10.02 4440th 4499 1.3%
2022 8.62 4473rd 4561 1.9%
2023 10.18 4444th 4588 3.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Blanchette Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.04 2974th 3106 4.2%
2019 3.94 3161st 3184 0.7%
2021 14.29 2741st 3006 8.8%
2023 48.94 1972nd 2980 33.8%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Blanchette Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.40 3698th 4240 12.8%
2019 13.81 4200th 4295 2.2%
2021 28.72 3466th 4331 20.0%
2022 25.65 3758th 4461 15.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Blanchette Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.05 4240th 4319 1.8%
2019 7.87 4300th 4357 1.3%
2021 10.36 4420th 4498 1.7%
2022 6.75 4508th 4563 1.2%
2023 10.36 4408th 4585 3.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Blanchette Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.77 2362nd 2483 4.9%
2019 18.51 2335th 2515 7.2%
2021 18.66 2270th 2444 7.1%
2022 18.49 2238th 2421 7.6%
2023 18.23 2254th 2443 7.7%
2024 17.75 2241st 2421 7.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Blanchette Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.19 4049th 4168 2.9%
2019 12.85 4070th 4188 2.8%
2021 21.42 3808th 4329 12.0%
2022 23.29 3791st 4376 13.4%
2023 27.35 3517th 4401 20.1%
2024 15.45 4170th 4431 5.9%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Blanchette Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Reviews:
by a citizen
Monday, March 23, 2015

Open Quote Teachers have a negative attitude and toward students who are not immediately compliant. Students who have difficulty are labelled sneaky and stubborn. Poor classroom and school management. Bad experience especially for male students. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, December 14, 2012

Open Quote This school is very under funded and the teachers don't pay enough attention to the students because their classes are too big. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Blanchette Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 8 349 2 12 0 n/a n/a 0 371
2011 6 425 2 19 0 0 4 0 456
2012 12 511 2 32 0 0 0 0 557
2013 12 482 0 35 0 0 5 0 534
2014 8 471 1 34 0 0 7 0 521
2015 17 450 1 49 1 0 5 0 523
2016 14 455 0 61 0 0 7 0 537
2017 21 497 3 84 1 0 10 0 616
2018 13 504 2 99 0 0 10 0 628
2019 9 477 2 112 0 0 10 0 610
2020 11 451 2 107 1 0 11 0 583
2021 12 430 4 105 1 0 15 0 567
2022 15 390 6 93 1 0 18 0 523
2023 12 448 7 91 0 0 10 0 568
2024 11 420 11 89 1 0 10 0 542

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Blanchette Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 371 29.4 12.6 90
2011 456 29.4 15.4 90.4
2012 557 34.3 16.1 84.9
2013 534 33.8 15.7 92.7
2014 521 33.0 15.7 90.8
2015 523 29.0 18.0 93.5
2016 537 31.0 17.3 92
2017 616 34.2 18.0 94.8
2018 628 33.2 18.9 94.3
2019 610 33.5 18.1 96.9
2020 583 33.3 17.4 92.6
2021 567 33.0 17.1 93.8
2022 523 32.9 15.8 95.2
2023 568 29.1 19.4 96.3
2024 542 29.6 18.3 95.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Blanchette Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 371 29.4 12.6 90
2011 456 29.4 15.4 90.4
2012 557 34.3 16.1 84.9
2013 534 33.8 15.7 92.7
2014 521 33.0 15.7 90.8
2015 523 29.0 18.0 93.5
2016 537 31.0 17.3 92
2017 616 34.2 18.0 94.8
2018 628 33.2 18.9 94.3
2019 610 33.5 18.1 96.9
2020 583 33.3 17.4 92.6
2021 567 33.0 17.1 93.8
2022 523 32.9 15.8 95.2
2023 568 29.1 19.4 96.3
2024 542 29.6 18.3 95.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Blanchette Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,399 (16.0%) $7,354 (84.0%) $8,753
2020 $1,367 (13.8%) $8,563 (86.2%) $9,930
2021 $1,574 (16.3%) $8,094 (83.7%) $9,668

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Blanchette Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4437th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4488th of 4647 Elementary schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Blanchette Elementary)1028
 18%
   3rd Grade Reading (Beaumont Independent School District (Isd))2430
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Blanchette Elementary)1213
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Beaumont Independent School District (Isd))2122
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Blanchette Elementary)1512
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Beaumont Independent School District (Isd))2228
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Blanchette Elementary)156
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Beaumont Independent School District (Isd))1822
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Blanchette Elementary)2035
 15%
   5th Grade Reading (Beaumont Independent School District (Isd))3335
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Blanchette Elementary)1533
 18%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Beaumont Independent School District (Isd))2731
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Blanchette Elementary)175
 12%
   5th Grade Science (Beaumont Independent School District (Isd))2414
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students610568
 6.9%
African American477448
 6.1%
American Indian00
Asian27
 250%
Hispanic11291
 18.8%
Pacific Islander00
White912
 33.3%
Two or More Races1010
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.9%96.3%
 0.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Blanchette Elementary

Students who attend Blanchette Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Vincent Middle
High : Beaumont United High School

Blanchette Elementary ranks in the bottom 1.9% of Texas elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 542 students attended Blanchette Elementary.

Students at Blanchette Elementary are 77% African American, 16% Hispanic, 2% White, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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