Serving 613 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Celia Hays Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 613 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Celia Hays Elementary serves the northern part of Rockwall, TX, covering an attendance area of approximately 9.7 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Celia Hays Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Celia Hays Elementary School's student population of 613 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
613 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Celia Hays Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Celia Hays Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#371 out of 8096 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
59%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Relationships. Innovation. Excellence.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Celia Hays Elementary School's ranking?
Celia Hays Elementary School is ranked #371 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Celia Hays Elementary School often compared to?
Celia Hays Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nebbie Williams Elementary School, Billie Stevenson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Celia Hays Elementary School?
613 students attend Celia Hays Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Celia Hays Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Celia Hays Elementary School?
Celia Hays Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Celia Hays Elementary School offer ?
Celia Hays Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Celia Hays Elementary School part of?
Celia Hays Elementary School is part of Rockwall Independent School District.
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