Celestine Elementary School (Closed 2023)

6748 E Main Cross St
Celestine, IN 47521
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Celestine Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-69% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 49%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students (19-20)
85 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
8 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IN)
(18-19)
60-69%
45%
(18-19)
40-49%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)
n/a
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)
2%
12%
Black
(19-20)
n/a
13%
White
(19-20)
98%
67%
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
n/a
5%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
9%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% IN state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% IN state average).
How many students attend Celestine Elementary School?
85 students attend Celestine Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Celestine Elementary School students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Celestine Elementary School offer ?
Celestine Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Celestine Elementary School part of?
Celestine Elementary School is part of Northeast Dubois County School Corporation School District.

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