- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Celeste, TX
Celeste H S
Federal NCES profile for Celeste H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481326000828
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Celeste H S earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Celeste · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 46.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Celeste H S has class sizes smaller than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Celeste H S ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Celeste, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Celeste H S held near 157 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.8 → 18.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 481326000828 · Celeste, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
147 enr · 9.8:1 · 46.6% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Celeste El (244 students)
Celeste H S held near 157 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.8 → 18.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Celeste H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Celeste El
Celeste El
244 students
- This school
Celeste H S
147 students
- Celeste J H
Celeste J H
98 students
What this shows Celeste H S reports 147 students on the CCD universe file.
How Celeste H S compares
Celeste H S 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 33% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.6% | ▼ 25% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 147 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
147
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 9% in Texas - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 147 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 74.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 2.0%
Largest group: White at 74.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.9, Celeste H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
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 H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celeste El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Celeste J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Celeste H S'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 high 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 (~147 students)
Frequently asked questions about Celeste H S
How many students attend Celeste H S?
Celeste H S has 147 students enrolled. It is a high school in Celeste, TX. CCD year-over-year: 163 (2022-23) → 157 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Celeste H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Celeste H S is 9.8:1, which is 33% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 38% 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 H S?
46.6% of students at Celeste H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Celeste H S?
The largest demographic group at Celeste H S is White at 74.8% of enrollment, in Celeste, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Celeste H S?
Celeste H S has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (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 H S rank among public schools in Celeste?
By Resource Investment Index, Celeste H S ranks #2 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 H S, Celeste Isd also operates Celeste El (244 students) and Celeste J H (98 students). See the Celeste Isd district page for the complete list.