Peter J. Shields Elementary School
Tel:
(916)294-9160
- Peter J. Shields Elementary School serves 381 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Peter J. Shields Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77%.
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 10%)
School Overview
- Peter J. Shields Elementary School's student population of 381 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 381 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Peter J. Shields Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has decreased from 27:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Peter J. Shields Elementary School is 0.69, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #5179 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 28% | 54% |
| Black | 9% | 5% |
| White | 46% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 11% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 70% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Folsom-Cordova Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 410 students
0.5 miles
2562 Chassella Way
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916)294-9165 0.5 K-5 410 - Rancho Cordova Cordova High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 1,771 student
0.6 miles
2239 Chase Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916)294-2450 0.6 9-12 1,771 - Rancho Cordova Mills Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 772 students
0.6 miles
10439 Coloma Rd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916)294-9045 0.6 6-8 772 - Rancho Cordova Cordova Gardens Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 340 students
0.8 miles
2400 Dawes St.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916)294-9115 0.8 K-6 340 - Rancho Cordova Cordova Lane Center
0.9 miles
2460 Cordova Ln.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916)294-9090 0.9 n/a n/a
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