Celia Hays Elementary School
Tel:
(469)698-2800
- Celia Hays Elementary School serves 732 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 93% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 92% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%.
School Overview
- Celia Hays Elementary School's student population of 732 students has grown by 69% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 732 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Celia Hays Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Celia Hays Elementary School is 0.41, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #338 out of 7,879 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 93% | 78% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 92% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 5% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 52% |
| Black | 3% | 13% |
| White | 76% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 7% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Rockwall Isd School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Celia Hays Elementary School is Rockwall Quest Academy (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is J W Williams Middle School (2.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Nebbie Williams Elementary School (1.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Rockwall Nebbie Williams Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 522 students
1.9 miles
350 Dalton Rd
Rockwall, TX 75087
(972)772-0502 1.9 K-6 522 - Rockwall Rockwall Quest Academy Alternative School
Grades: 10-12 | 73 students
2.0 miles
1050 Williams
Rockwall, TX 75087
(972)772-2077 2.0 10-12 73 - Rockwall New Career Technical Academy Grades: M
2.1 miles
1050 Williams St
Rockwall, TX 75087
(972)771-0605 2.1 M n/a - Rockwall J W Williams Middle School Grades: 7-9 | 819 students
2.3 miles
625 E Fm 552
Rockwall, TX 75087
(972)771-8313 2.3 7-9 819 - Rockwall Grace Hartman Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 581 students
2.5 miles
1325 Petaluma Dr
Rockwall, TX 75087
(972)772-2080 2.5 PK-6 581
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