Serving 437 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 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 437 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Math Proficiency: 46%
- Reading Proficiency: 58%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shields Elementary School's student population of 437 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
437 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Shields Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. 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
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
15%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
78%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
437 students attend Shields Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Shields Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shields Elementary School?
Shields Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
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.
School Reviews
Review Shields Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Texas Schools: The Voucher/School Choice Debate
The issue of school choice and a voucher system is currently being revisited in Houston and across the state of Texas, with strong opinions on both sides of the debate.
Fuel Up to Play 60 Focuses on Integrating Fitness and Wellness into the School Day
What if NFL players came to your school? With the Fuel Up to Play 60 program, sponsored by the National Dairy Council and the NFL, nutrition and exercise are promoted during the school day. NFL players participate in the program by coming to schools and talking to students about fitness. Learn more about the program and some of the schools that are implementing it.
What Parents Need to Know About Lunch Shaming
Students all over the nation go hungry every day not because their schools don’t offer lunch, but because they refuse them to children with outstanding debts. Read on to learn about the horror that is lunch shaming and what can be done about it.
