- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Celeste, TX
Celeste J H
Federal NCES profile for Celeste J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481326006522
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Celeste J H earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Celeste · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 52.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Celeste J H has class sizes smaller than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Celeste J H ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Celeste, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Celeste J H held near 105 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 11.6 → 10.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 481326006522 · Celeste, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
98 enr · 8.9:1 · 52.0% lunch · RII 70
Nearest enrollment peer: Celeste El (244 students)
Celeste J H held near 105 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 11.6 → 10.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Celeste J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Celeste El
Celeste El
244 students
- Celeste H S
Celeste H S
147 students
- This school
Celeste J H
98 students
What this shows Celeste J H reports 98 students on the CCD universe file.
How Celeste J H compares
Celeste J H 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 | 8.9:1 | ▼ 39% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.0% | ▼ 16% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 98 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
98
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 6% in Texas - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.1%
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
11
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 65.3%
Hispanic or Latino 25.5%
African American 4.1%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 65.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Celeste J H 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 J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celeste El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Celeste H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Celeste J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 147
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~98 students)
Frequently asked questions about Celeste J H
How many students attend Celeste J H?
Celeste J H has 98 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Celeste, TX. CCD year-over-year: 102 (2022-23) → 105 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Celeste J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Celeste J H is 8.9:1, which is 39% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 43% 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 J H?
52.0% of students at Celeste J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Celeste J H?
The largest demographic group at Celeste J H is White at 65.3% of enrollment, in Celeste, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Celeste J H?
Celeste J H has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (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 J H rank among public schools in Celeste?
By Resource Investment Index, Celeste J H ranks #1 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 J H, Celeste Isd also operates Celeste El (244 students) and Celeste H S (147 students). See the Celeste Isd district page for the complete list.