Blackman Elementary School in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Blackman Elementary School is an urban public school in Murfreesboro, Tennessee that is part of Rutherford County School District. It serves 1,068 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 17.5:1. Its teachers have had 10 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - 5

1,068 Students

61 Teachers

586 Fortress Blvd

Murfreesboro, TN 37128 View local requests

http://ble.rcschools.net

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Blackman Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Mrs. Sheree Fresh

Mrs. Woodard

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Blackman Elementary School Demographics

13%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

48%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Blackman Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Nov 1, 2026

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