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Celia Hays El

1880 TANNERSON DR, ROCKWALL, TX 75087

Top 10% School in Texas

Ranked 516 of 5496 in Texas

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Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Celia Hays El

1880 TANNERSON DR, ROCKWALL, TX 75087

Top 10% School in Texas

Ranked 516 of 5496 in Texas

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About Celia Hays El

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 68%
Reading 69%
State average proficiency is 68% in Math and 69% in Reading.
36
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
585
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 60.34%
Asian 7.69%
Hispanic 16.75%
Black 8.89%
Two+ Races 5.64%
Native Am. 0.34%
White
60.34%
Asian
7.69%
Hispanic
16.75%
Black
8.89%
Two+ Races
5.64%
Native Am.
0.34%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 585
48.21%
282 Female
51.79%
303 Male

Student Population

585 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

585 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Celia Hays El Contact Information

Address

1880 TANNERSON DR, ROCKWALL, TX 75087

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Phone

(469) 698-2800

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TOP 516 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Celia Hays El

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM - 2:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Celia Hays Elementary School's fourth and fifth graders had a remarkable showing in March 2026. They clinched the top spot in the annual Rockwall ISD Battle of the Books tournament, beating out every other elementary school in the district. The Hays Huskies also saw individual success in January 2026 when fourth grader Hayes Holcombe won the campus-level Spelling Bee and advanced to round four at the Rockwall County Bee. The Robotics Team continued its award-winning streak through the 2025-26 year, per the school's official news page. The 2025-26 Teacher of the Year award went to Mrs. Kim Williams, a recognition of her commitment and the positive influence she had throughout the school.

FAQ

Q1. What is the Battle of the Books program at Celia Hays Elementary?

Ans. Celia Hays Elementary runs an annual Battle of the Books program where students compete by reading a set list of books and answering questions about them. In March 2026, Celia Hays fourth and fifth graders won the Rockwall ISD tournament, taking first place across all district elementary campuses.

Q2. Does Celia Hays Elementary have a Gifted and Talented program?

Ans. Yes, Celia Hays Elementary runs the Gifted and Talented SAGE program through Rockwall ISD. SAGE stands for Scholastic Aptitude for Gifted Education, and the program gives qualifying students access to advanced and enriched content.

Q3. What sports and extracurricular activities does Celia Hays Elementary offer?

Ans. Celia Hays Elementary participates in Rockwall ISD's elementary athletics program, which includes running events, fitness challenges, and school-level competitions. clubs and enrichment activities that vary by semester.

Q4. How does Celia Hays Elementary communicate with families?

Ans. Celia Hays Elementary uses RISD's Skyward Family Access portal for grades, attendance, and records, along with the school's own app and email system for announcements.

Q5. What middle and high school do Celia Hays students attend after sixth grade?

Ans. Celia Hays Elementary students typically continue to J.W. Williams Middle School, then on to Rockwall High School. Both have strong academic reputations within Rockwall ISD.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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