Very Good
#672 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 38% in state
Celina K-8
Elementary School · Clay County · Celina, TN
A Clay County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
1324 Mitchell ST, Celina, TN 38551
- Math 27% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 26% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Celina K-8 score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 27% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Celina K-8 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated861/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Celina), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$39,744
Median home value
$121,900
Median rent
$528/mo
College educated
9%
Homeownership
69%
Poverty rate
21.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38551; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Clay County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hermitage Springs Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–8 | Not available | 201 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Clay County
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,695NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Celina K-8 is listed in Clay County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Celina K-8
Celina K-8 is a public elementary school in Celina, TN, part of Clay County, serving approximately 558 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #672 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Celina K-8
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Celina K-8
What grades does Celina K-8 serve?
Celina K-8 serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Celina K-8?
Celina K-8 has an enrollment of approximately 558 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Celina K-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Celina K-8 is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Celina K-8 rank in TN?
Celina K-8 ranks #672 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Celina K-8's MySchoolScout rating?
Celina K-8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Celina K-8?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Celina K-8 has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Celina K-8 a charter school?
No, Celina K-8 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Celina K-8 a Title I school?
No, Celina K-8 is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 558
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Clay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.6%
- Phone
- (931) 243-2391
- Area population (ZIP 38551)
- 4,318
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38551; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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