Shields (Richard A.) Elementary School
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 530 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shields (Richard A.) Elementary School's ranking?
Shields (Richard A.) Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Shields (Richard A.) Elementary School?
530 students attend Shields (Richard A.) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Shields (Richard A.) Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shields (Richard A.) Elementary School?
Shields (Richard A.) Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shields (Richard A.) Elementary School offer ?
Shields (Richard A.) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Shields (Richard A.) Elementary School part of?
Shields (Richard A.) Elementary School is part of Cape Henlopen School District.
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