Serving 307 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Peter J. Shields Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Peter J. Shields Elementary serves the west part of Rancho Cordova, CA, covering an area of approximately 2.6 square miles. Families typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Peter J. Shields Elementary School's student population of 307 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
307 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Crusaders
School Rankings
Peter J. Shields Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Peter J. Shields Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4699 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
32%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
37%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peter J. Shields Elementary School's ranking?
Peter J. Shields Elementary School is ranked #4699 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Peter J. Shields Elementary School?
307 students attend Peter J. Shields Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Peter J. Shields Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Peter J. Shields Elementary School?
Peter J. Shields Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Peter J. Shields Elementary School offer ?
Peter J. Shields Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Peter J. Shields Elementary School part of?
Peter J. Shields Elementary School is part of Folsom-Cordova Unified School District.
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