CELESTE HENKEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Celeste Henkel Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Iredell-Statesville Schools school district, located in Statesville, NC with about 516 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 35 teachers, Celeste Henkel Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Celeste Henkel Elementary School, located in Statesville, North Carolina, is a public elementary school serving students within the Iredell-Statesville Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and character development. By focusing on fundamental skills and utilizing a variety of instructional strategies, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future educational success while maintaining a strong connection to the local community.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, Celeste Henkel Elementary places a significant value on creating a well-rounded student experience. The school typically integrates extracurricular opportunities and community involvement initiatives to encourage student engagement and social development. Through its partnership with parents and the broader Statesville area, the school strives to provide a safe, inclusive, and effective learning space where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

For more information, contact Celeste Henkel Elementary at (704) 873-7333 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1503 Old Mountain Road
Statesville, NC 28677-8654
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CELESTE HENKEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Statesville, NC with about 516 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
516
Teachers:
35.31
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 516 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CELESTE HENKEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.

White
71.3%
Black or African American
15.9%
Hispanic/Latino
6.8%
Two or more races
3.1%
Asian
2.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
45.7%
Male
54.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.