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Shields (Richard A.) Elementary School

910 Shields Avenue
Lewes, DE 19958

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Tel: (302) 645-7748

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Shields (Richard A.) Elementary School serves 530 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Shields (Richard A.) Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 27%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).

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

Top Rankings

Shields (Richard A.) Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:

School Overview

Shields (Richard A.) Elementary School's student population of 530 students has declined by 27% over five school years.

The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2013

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

530 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

40 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Shields (Richard A.) Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 204 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Shields (Richard A.) Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (DE)

Overall Testing Rank

#21 out of 204 schools
(Top 20%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Shields (Richard A.) Elementary School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

58%

27%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Shields (Richard A.) Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

60%

42%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Shields (Richard A.) Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Shields (Richard A.) Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

12%

18%

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Black

30%

White

75%

42%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Shields (Richard A.) Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.42

0.70

This chart display the diversity score of Shields (Richard A.) Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

32%

35%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Shields (Richard A.) Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Shields (Richard A.) Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Delaware by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Cape Henlopen School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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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Event

Date

Spring Break - No School

April 07, 2023 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 530 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 58% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education