Shields (Lester W.) Elementary School (Closed 2008)

Shields (Lester W.) Elementary School serves 601 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
601 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
21%
12%
Hispanic
73%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.43
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
13%
10%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Shields (Lester W.) Elementary School?
601 students attend Shields (Lester W.) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Shields (Lester W.) Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shields (Lester W.) Elementary School?
Shields (Lester W.) Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Shields (Lester W.) Elementary School offer ?
Shields (Lester W.) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Shields (Lester W.) Elementary School part of?
Shields (Lester W.) Elementary School is part of Alum Rock Union Elementary School District.

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