Serving 447 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shields Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 447 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Math Proficiency: 46%
- Reading Proficiency: 58%
- Attendance Zone: Shields Elementary School serves the entire district of Saginaw, MI, encompassing an area of approximately 34 square miles. The school is typically a 10-12 minute drive for families within the zone, which extends up to 7.2 miles at its furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shields Elementary School's student population of 447 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
447 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
The diversity score of Shields Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)46%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)58%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
16%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
77%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Shields Elementary School often compared to?
Shields Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westdale Elementary School, Handley School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MI state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Shields Elementary School?
447 students attend Shields Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Shields Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shields Elementary School?
Shields Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Shields Elementary School offer ?
Shields Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Shields Elementary School part of?
Shields Elementary School is part of Swan Valley School District.
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