CELESTE EL
CELESTE EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the CELESTE ISD school district, located in CELESTE, TX with about 204 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 17 teachers, CELESTE EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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 ELementary School is the primary elementary campus within the Celeste Independent School District, located in the small rural community of Celeste, Texas. As a core component of the local district, the school focuses on providing foundational education to students in a close-knit, small-town environment. The campus is dedicated to fostering academic growth while maintaining the personalized attention often found in smaller school districts, aiming to prepare its student body for success as they transition to higher grade levels.
The school operates under the mission of Celeste ISD, which emphasizes community involvement, student achievement, and a supportive learning atmosphere. By leveraging its role as the local hub for primary education, CELESTE ELementary works to cultivate strong relationships between faculty, students, and families. For those seeking current information on school calendars, registration, or academic initiatives, the district’s official website provides comprehensive resources and updates regarding the campus's day-to-day operations.
For more information, contact CELESTE EL at (903) 568-4721 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CELESTE, TX 75423-0067
(903) 568-4721
http://www.celesteisd.org
CELESTE EL is a public Title I school in CELESTE, TX with about 204 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- CELESTE ISD
- Total Students:
- 204
- Teachers:
- 17.09
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 204 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CELESTE EL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.
- White
- 79.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.3%
- Two or more races
- 4.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.5%
- Black or African American
- 1.5%
- Female
- 50.0%
- Male
- 50.0%
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.