Public elementary schoolGrades PK–4Forney ISD

Blackburn Elementary

2401 Concord Dr, Forney, TX 75126 · (469) 762-4300

B
81 / 1002026 TEA rating
▼ Down 11 points from 2025Down from an A (92) in 2025.
662students
14.4students per teacher
95.1%attendance
4thof 11 Forney ISD elementary schools
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FDDBABBRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

Blackburn Elementary has earned an A in 2 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementB · 82

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressB · 83

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsC · 75

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Blackburn Elementary tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Forney ISD elementary school average.

Approaches grade level80%
Meets grade level63%
Forney ISD elementary schools: 51.5%
Masters grade level35%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

662students in 2024–25Up 14% from 580 the year before
14.4students per teacher46 full-time teachers
19.3average class sizeForney ISD elementary schools: 18.7
3.8 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$62,880average teacher base pay
50.8%from low-income familiesForney ISD elementary schools: 52.9%
8.2%English learners
14.7%in gifted & talented
11.6%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
African American 51.4%White 22.5%Hispanic 17.8%Two or More Races 5.9%Asian 2.3%

Is a home zoned here?

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Nearby schools

Closest elementary schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

FDewberry ElementaryForney ISD · 59 · 1.7 mi DWillett ElementaryForney ISD · 67 · 1.9 mi DHenderson ElementaryForney ISD · 69 · 2.0 mi BCrosby ElementaryForney ISD · 85 · 2.0 mi AGriffin ElementaryForney ISD · 90 · 2.1 mi BClaybon ElementaryForney ISD · 80 · 3.3 mi
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Questions about Blackburn Elementary

What is Blackburn Elementary’s TEA rating?

Blackburn Elementary earned a B (81 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had an A (92) in 2025.

What grades does Blackburn Elementary serve?

Grades PK–4. It’s part of Forney ISD, at 2401 Concord Dr in Forney.

How many students go to Blackburn Elementary?

662 students in 2024–25, up 14% from 580 the year before. There are about 14 students for every teacher.

How does Blackburn Elementary compare with other Forney ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 4th of 11 Forney ISD elementary schools. 18% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Blackburn Elementary?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Forney ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.