- Enrollment
- 3,072
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rockwall, TX
Celia Hays El
Federal NCES profile for Celia Hays El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483765011499
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Celia Hays El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 12
- schools in Rockwall · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 9.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Celia Hays El has class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Celia Hays El ranks #2 of 12 schools in Rockwall, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+68 students YoY
Celia Hays El grew from 517 students in 2022-23 to 585 in 2023-24 (+13.2%).
Teacher FTE added 32.7 → 36.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+68 students YoY 483765011499 · Rockwall, TX Other · MID · TRAD
613 enr · 19.2:1 · 9.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Rockwall-Heath H S (3,072 students)
Celia Hays El grew from 517 students in 2022-23 to 585 in 2023-24 (+13.2%). Teacher FTE added 32.7 → 36.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Celia Hays El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rockwall-Heath
Rockwall-Heath H S
3,072 students
- Rockwall H S
Rockwall H S
2,949 students
- Maurine Cain M 1,173
Maurine Cain Middle
1,173 students
- Herman E Utley 968
Herman E Utley Middle
968 students
- Linda Lyon El 886
Linda Lyon El
886 students
- This school 613
Celia Hays El
613 students
What this shows Celia Hays El reports 613 students on the CCD universe file.
How Celia Hays El compares
Celia Hays El is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 31% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.3% | ▼ 85% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 613 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
613
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 91% in Texas - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$9,681
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 613 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
African American 10.1%
Asian 9.6%
Two or More 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Celia Hays El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rockwall Isd reports $9,681 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Celia Hays El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwall-Heath H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rockwall H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maurine Cain Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Herman E Utley Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Linda Lyon El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Celia Hays El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,949
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,173
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 968
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~613 students)
Frequently asked questions about Celia Hays El
How many students attend Celia Hays El?
Celia Hays El has 613 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rockwall, TX. CCD year-over-year: 517 (2022-23) → 585 (2023-24), up 68.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Celia Hays El?
The student-teacher ratio at Celia Hays El is 19.2:1, which is 31% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Celia Hays El?
9.3% of students at Celia Hays El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Celia Hays El?
The largest demographic group at Celia Hays El is White at 58.9% of enrollment, in Rockwall, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Celia Hays El?
Celia Hays El has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Celia Hays El rank among schools in Rockwall?
By Resource Investment Index, Celia Hays El ranks #2 of 12 schools in Rockwall, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rockwall on the city page.
What other schools are in Rockwall Isd?
Besides Celia Hays El, Rockwall Isd also operates Rockwall-Heath H S (3,072 students), Rockwall H S (2,949 students), and Maurine Cain Middle (1,173 students). See the Rockwall Isd district page for the complete list.