Serving 315 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Peter J. Shields Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 315 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Peter J. Shields Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Peter J. Shields Elementary School's student population of 315 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
315 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Peter J. Shields Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
35%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
40%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Peter J. Shields Elementary School?
315 students attend Peter J. Shields Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Peter J. Shields Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peter J. Shields Elementary School?
Peter J. Shields Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Peter J. Shields Elementary School offer ?
Peter J. Shields Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Peter J. Shields Elementary School part of?
Peter J. Shields Elementary School is part of Folsom-Cordova Unified School District.
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