Celia Hays Elementary

Summary:

Celia Hays Elementary is a public elementary school in Rockwall, Texas, serving 517 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Rockwall Independent School District, which is ranked 113 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating.

Celia Hays Elementary consistently outperforms the Rockwall ISD and Texas state averages in STAAR Reading and Mathematics assessments, with 80% of 3rd graders proficient or better in STAAR Reading compared to 63.27% for Rockwall ISD and 48.85% for Texas. The school has a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 10% of Texas elementary schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Celia Hays also excels in the performance of various student subgroups, ranking in the top 15% of Texas elementary schools for African American and Hispanic students, and in the top 3% for Gifted and Talented students.

While Celia Hays Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to some nearby schools, with a higher percentage of White (63.06%) and Asian (6%) students, the school has seen a slight decline in the percentage of White students and an increase in the percentage of Hispanic students over the past few years. This may be an area to monitor for potential changes in the school's demographics and educational needs. Overall, Celia Hays Elementary is a high-performing institution that consistently delivers exceptional academic results, particularly for its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1880 Tannerson Dr
       Rockwall, TX  75087


(469) 698-2800

District: Rockwall Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
328th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,816 Help


Students who attend Celia Hays Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    J W Williams Middle
High:    Rockwall High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  585

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.3%
Hispanic:
16.8%
African American:
8.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  9.4% Help


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Compare Details Celia Hays Elementary ranks better than 93% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 3rd among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Rockwall Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.2. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (60.3%), Hispanic (16.8%), African American (8.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 9.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Celia Hays Elementary is 16.1, which is the 7th best among 15 elementary schools in the Rockwall Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Celia Hays Elementary is $10,816, which is the highest among 15 elementary schools in the Rockwall Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Celia Hays Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Celia Hays Elementary 328th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Celia Hays Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Rockwall Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Rockwall Independent School District (Isd) 113th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Celia Hays Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Celia Hays Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 78.79 570th 3884 85.3%
2010 82.51 315th 3937 92.0%
2011 78.90 550th 4095 86.6%
2012 84.13 468th 4206 88.9%
2013 84.23 460th 4221 89.1%
2014 87.83 305th 4260 92.8%
2015 86.61 385th 4320 91.1%
2016 89.01 269th 4286 93.7%
2017 89.24 397th 4329 90.8%
2018 83.56 572nd 4359 86.9%
2019 91.23 303rd 4479 93.2%
2021 88.28 461st 4578 89.9%
2022 90.30 342nd 4581 92.5%
2023 93.52 241st 4647 94.8%
2024 91.20 328th 4675 93.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Celia Hays Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.81 257th 1046 75.4%
2019 68.20 295th 1112 73.5%
2022 75.12 190th 1004 81.1%
2023 76.04 209th 1099 81.0%
2024 66.68 340th 1114 69.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Celia Hays Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 63.35 1000th 3638 72.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Celia Hays Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.30 760th 3558 78.6%
2019 87.06 171st 3684 95.4%
2021 62.98 797th 3799 79.0%
2022 86.22 222nd 3952 94.4%
2023 77.55 453rd 4086 88.9%
2024 65.80 970th 4261 77.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Celia Hays Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.72 1714th 4264 59.8%
2019 65.72 1042nd 4309 75.8%
2021 78.84 471st 4451 89.4%
2022 51.64 2038th 4477 54.5%
2023 79.83 457th 4521 89.9%
2024 74.85 684th 4560 85.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Celia Hays Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.41 648th 4306 85.0%
2019 89.97 289th 4348 93.4%
2021 86.52 468th 4499 89.6%
2022 90.87 261st 4561 94.3%
2023 92.01 247th 4588 94.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Celia Hays Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.07 866th 3106 72.1%
2019 76.20 283rd 3184 91.1%
2021 78.19 455th 3006 84.9%
2022 78.84 73rd 2958 97.5%
2023 77.25 71st 2980 97.6%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Celia Hays Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.55 727th 4240 82.9%
2019 85.90 240th 4295 94.4%
2021 84.72 271st 4331 93.7%
2022 66.16 1037th 4461 76.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Celia Hays Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.34 489th 4319 88.7%
2019 90.36 307th 4357 93.0%
2021 88.39 405th 4498 91.0%
2022 87.38 412th 4563 91.0%
2023 92.38 235th 4585 94.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Celia Hays Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.71 179th 1005 82.2%
2019 83.91 50th 1009 95.0%
2023 25.44 870th 1015 14.3%
2024 72.96 211th 1035 79.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Celia Hays Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 93.78 79th 2444 96.8%
2022 85.89 175th 2421 92.8%
2023 89.78 127th 2443 94.8%
2024 72.90 411th 2421 83.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Celia Hays Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.12 808th 4168 80.6%
2019 72.15 767th 4188 81.7%
2021 86.79 303rd 4329 93.0%
2022 90.47 189th 4376 95.7%
2023 92.27 145th 4401 96.7%
2024 91.62 162nd 4431 96.3%
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Rank History for White students at Celia Hays Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.30 821st 3127 73.7%
2019 79.17 443rd 3142 85.9%
2021 69.91 743rd 3082 75.9%
2022 76.44 498th 3082 83.8%
2023 82.71 329th 3106 89.4%
2024 78.66 433rd 3078 85.9%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, August 30, 2019

Open Quote My kids love the school. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Open Quote Excellent school with dedicated teachers.
The staff is wonderful. Principal, vice principal, nurse, student advisor, office stall all professional & caring. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Celia Hays Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 431 46 19 67 1 n/a n/a 0 564
2009 500 47 27 85 1 n/a n/a 0 660
2010 565 50 34 95 3 n/a n/a 0 747
2011 509 27 16 100 8 3 32 0 695
2012 546 24 22 96 9 1 29 0 727
2013 578 21 22 98 9 1 33 0 762
2014 353 6 13 42 2 2 15 0 433
2015 397 12 20 49 4 3 20 0 505
2016 511 20 19 61 3 3 22 0 639
2017 555 25 30 90 4 2 26 0 732
2018 619 31 33 103 4 2 32 0 824
2019 649 30 36 108 8 3 44 0 878
2020 628 36 34 120 7 6 43 0 874
2021 298 31 10 71 2 3 26 0 441
2022 323 38 10 84 2 2 30 0 489
2023 326 37 31 90 1 2 30 0 517
2024 353 52 45 98 2 2 33 0 585

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Celia Hays Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 564 33.9 16.6 13.5
2009 660 41.2 16.0 12.6
2010 747 44.3 16.8 15.9
2011 695 45.6 15.2 14.7
2012 727 46.2 15.7 11.4
2013 762 45.4 16.7 11.2
2014 433 34.3 12.6 11.1
2015 505 35.0 14.4 10.7
2016 639 41.0 15.5 7.7
2017 732 45.5 16.0 8.1
2018 824 49.5 16.6 7.8
2019 878 51.7 16.9 11.3
2020 874 51.3 17.0 6.8
2021 441 34.8 12.6 11.1
2022 489 30.5 16.0 7.8
2023 517 32.6 15.8 10.8
2024 585 36.1 16.1 9.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Celia Hays Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 564 33.9 16.6 13.5
2009 660 41.2 16.0 12.6
2010 747 44.3 16.8 15.9
2011 695 45.6 15.2 14.7
2012 727 46.2 15.7 11.4
2013 762 45.4 16.7 11.2
2014 433 34.3 12.6 11.1
2015 505 35.0 14.4 10.7
2016 639 41.0 15.5 7.7
2017 732 45.5 16.0 8.1
2018 824 49.5 16.6 7.8
2019 878 51.7 16.9 11.3
2020 874 51.3 17.0 6.8
2021 441 34.8 12.6 11.1
2022 489 30.5 16.0 7.8
2023 517 32.6 15.8 10.8
2024 585 36.1 16.1 9.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Celia Hays Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $425 (5.0%) $8,042 (95.0%) $8,467
2020 $397 (5.1%) $7,352 (94.9%) $7,749
2021 $543 (5.0%) $10,273 (95.0%) $10,816

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Celia Hays Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 303rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 241st of 4647 Elementary schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Celia Hays Elementary)7668
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Rockwall Independent School District (Isd))5663
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Celia Hays Elementary)8068
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Rockwall Independent School District (Isd))6256
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Celia Hays Elementary)6384
 21%
   4th Grade Reading (Rockwall Independent School District (Isd))5859
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Celia Hays Elementary)7171
   4th Grade Mathematics (Rockwall Independent School District (Isd))6259
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Celia Hays Elementary)8279
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Rockwall Independent School District (Isd))6770
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Celia Hays Elementary)7679
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Rockwall Independent School District (Isd))7168
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Celia Hays Elementary)6855
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Rockwall Independent School District (Isd))5849
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
6th Grade Reading (Celia Hays Elementary)4386
 43%
   6th Grade Reading (Rockwall Independent School District (Isd))5069
 19%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Celia Hays Elementary)7483
 9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Rockwall Independent School District (Isd))6967
 2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students878517
 41.1%
African American3037
 23.3%
American Indian81
 87.5%
Asian3631
 13.9%
Hispanic10890
 16.7%
Pacific Islander32
 33.3%
White649326
 49.8%
Two or More Races4430
 31.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11.3%10.8%
 0.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Celia Hays Elementary

Students who attend Celia Hays Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : J W Williams Middle
High : Rockwall High School

Students at Celia Hays Elementary are 60% White, 17% Hispanic, 9% African American, 8% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

Yes. Celia Hays Elementary ranks in the top 7.0% of Texas elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 585 students attended Celia Hays Elementary.


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