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Celeste Independent School District

207 S 5th St
Celeste, TX 75423-0067
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 524 students in Celeste Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Celeste Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
3 Schools
9,303 Schools
# Students
524 Students
5,525,158 Students
# Teachers
47 Teachers
374,464 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="student-by-grade">Student By Grade
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="district-rank">District Rank
Celeste Independent School District, which is ranked #340 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#349 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 30%)
50%
44%
55%
51%
45-49%
46%
(21-22)
≥90%
90%
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethnicity">Students by Ethnicity:
0.47
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
25%
53%
% Black
2%
13%
% White
69%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,487 is higher than the state median of $13,398. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,162 is less than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,487
$13,398
Spending / Student
$13,162
$14,129

Best Celeste Independent School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Celeste J High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
200 S 5th St
Celeste, TX 75423
(903) 568-4721
Gr: 6-8 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Celeste High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
609 Fm 1562
Celeste, TX 75423
(903) 568-4721
Gr: 9-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Celeste Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
605 W Cockrell St
Celeste, TX 75423
(903) 568-4721
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Celeste Independent School District?
Celeste Independent School District manages 3 public schools serving 524 students.
What is the rank of Celeste Independent School District?
Celeste Independent School District is ranked #340 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Celeste Independent School District?
69% of Celeste Independent School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Celeste Independent School District?
Celeste Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Celeste Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,162 is less than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 524 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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