Serving 589 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Marcy B Lykins Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 589 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: CELINA EL's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Celina, TX, covering approximately 96 square miles. Families typically drive 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 6.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 9.6 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Marcy B Lykins Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Marcy B Lykins Elementary School's student population of 589 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
589 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2019
School Calendar
School Motto
Love the Learner, Drive the Rigor
School Rankings
Marcy B Lykins Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marcy B Lykins Elementary School is 0.74, which is more 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
#1486 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
22%
6%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
33%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
33%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marcy B Lykins Elementary School's ranking?
Marcy B Lykins Elementary School is ranked #1486 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Marcy B Lykins Elementary School often compared to?
Marcy B Lykins Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like O'dell Elementary School, Light Farms Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Marcy B Lykins Elementary School?
589 students attend Marcy B Lykins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Marcy B Lykins Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marcy B Lykins Elementary School?
Marcy B Lykins Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Marcy B Lykins Elementary School offer ?
Marcy B Lykins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Marcy B Lykins Elementary School part of?
Marcy B Lykins Elementary School is part of Celina Independent School District.
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