Peter J. Shields Elementary School
Tel:
(916)294-9160
- Peter J. Shields Elementary School serves 398 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Peter J. Shields Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Peter J. Shields Elementary School's student population of 398 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 398 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Peter J. Shields Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has decreased from 31:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Peter J. Shields Elementary School is 0.70, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #6111 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 28% | 54% |
| Black | 11% | 6% |
| White | 45% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 12% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 63% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Folsom-Cordova Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Peter J. Shields Elementary School is Cordova High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Mills Middle School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Rancho Cordova Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Rancho Cordova Rancho Cordova Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 382 students
0.5 miles
2562 Chassella Way
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916)294-9165 0.5 K-5 382 - Rancho Cordova Cordova High School Grades: 9-12 | 1692 students
0.6 miles
2239 Chase Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916)294-2450 0.6 9-12 1692 - Rancho Cordova Mills Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 737 students
0.6 miles
10439 Coloma Rd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916)294-9045 0.6 6-8 737 - Rancho Cordova Cordova Gardens Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 347 students
0.8 miles
2400 Dawes St.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916)294-9115 0.8 K-6 347 - Rancho Cordova Cordova Lane Center Magnet School
Grades: M
0.9 miles
2460 Cordova Ln.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916)294-9090 0.9 M n/a
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