CELESTE EL

www.celesteisd.org

254 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

254

Total Students

18.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CELESTE EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	162
Hispanic	70
Black	5
Two or More	16
American Indian	1

White
162 (63.8 %)
Hispanic
70 (27.6 %)
Two or More
16 (6.3 %)
Black
5 (2.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	CELESTE ISD
Phone:	(903)568-4721
Website:	http://www.celesteisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	254
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	124
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 30

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 36