- Enrollment
- 147
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Celeste, TX
Celeste El
Federal NCES profile for Celeste El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481326000827
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Celeste El earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Celeste · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 53.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Celeste El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Celeste El ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Celeste, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Celeste El held near 262 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.5 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 481326000827 · Celeste, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
244 enr · 13.6:1 · 53.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Celeste H S (147 students)
Celeste El held near 262 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.5 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Celeste El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Celeste El
244 students
- Celeste H S
Celeste H S
147 students
- Celeste J H
Celeste J H
98 students
What this shows Celeste El reports 244 students on the CCD universe file.
How Celeste El compares
Celeste El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.9% | ▼ 13% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 244 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
244
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Texas - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,430
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.8%
Hispanic or Latino 30.7%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 64.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.5, Celeste El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Celeste Isd reports $14,430 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Celeste El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celeste H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Celeste J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Celeste El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 98
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~244 students)
Frequently asked questions about Celeste El
How many students attend Celeste El?
Celeste El has 244 students enrolled. It is a public school in Celeste, TX. CCD year-over-year: 254 (2022-23) → 262 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Celeste El?
The student-teacher ratio at Celeste El is 13.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Celeste El?
53.9% of students at Celeste El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Celeste El?
The largest demographic group at Celeste El is White at 64.8% of enrollment, in Celeste, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Celeste El?
Celeste El has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Celeste El rank among public schools in Celeste?
By Resource Investment Index, Celeste El ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Celeste, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Celeste on the city page.
What other schools are in Celeste Isd?
Besides Celeste El, Celeste Isd also operates Celeste H S (147 students) and Celeste J H (98 students). See the Celeste Isd district page for the complete list.