Shields (lester W.) Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Shields (lester W.) Elementary School served 601 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 601 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2007-2008 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 21% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 73% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 3% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07) | 13% | 10% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Alum Rock Union Elementary School District | |
Source: 2007-2008 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Shields (lester W.) Elementary School is Foothill High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Ben Painter Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Russo/mcentee Academy (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- San Jose Russo/mcentee Academy Alternative School
Math: 33% | Reading: 41%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 523 students10
0.1 miles
2851 Gay Ave.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-8900 0.1 K-5 523 - San Jose Foothill High School Alternative School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 11-12 | 330 students10
0.2 miles
230 Pala Ave.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 928-9100 0.2 11-12 330 - San Jose Escuela Popular/center For Training And Careers Family Learning Charter School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 697 students10
0.3 miles
149 N. White Rd.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 275-7191 0.3 9-12 697 - San Jose James Lick High School Magnet School
Math: 18% | Reading: 52%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,099 student10
0.4 miles
57 N. White Rd.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 347-4400 0.4 9-12 1,099 - San Jose Ben Painter Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 374 students10
0.5 miles
500 Rough And Ready Rd.
San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 928-8400 0.5 K-8 374
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