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 76%.
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 601 students |
 | |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2007-2008 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 23:1 |
 | ||
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 22% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 73% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 6% |
| White | 3% | 24% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 9% |
| 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 Location Miles Grades Students
- San Jose Russo/mcentee Academy Alternative School
Grades: K-5 | 558 students
0.1 miles
2851 Gay Ave.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408)928-8900 0.1 K-5 558 - San Jose Foothill High School Alternative School
Grades: 11-12 | 327 students
0.2 miles
230 Pala Ave.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408)928-9100 0.2 11-12 327 - San Jose Escuela Popular/center For Training And Careers Family Learning Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 714 students
0.3 miles
149 N. White Rd.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408)275-7191 0.3 9-12 714 - San Jose James Lick High School Grades: 9-12 | 1120 students
0.4 miles
57 N. White Rd.
San Jose, CA 95127
(408)347-4400 0.4 9-12 1120 - San Jose Ben Painter Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 379 students
0.5 miles
500 Rough And Ready Rd.
San Jose, CA 95133
(408)928-8400 0.5 K-8 379
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