Peter J. Shields Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Rancho Cordova, California 95670 · Folsom-Cordova Unified
#3213 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#37690 of 50,301 nationally
About Peter J. Shields Elementary
Peter J. Shields Elementary is a public elementary located in Rancho Cordova, in the Folsom-Cordova Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 307 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 31.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 3213th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (17th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 307.
There are 17 schools in Rancho Cordova; Peter J. Shields Elementary ranks 5th of 14 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)32%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)67.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Peter J. Shields Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 67.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Peter J. Shields Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Mills Middle
Rancho Cordova · Public middle · Grades 6–8
886 students · 844 m away
Rancho Cordova Elementary
Rancho Cordova · Public elementary · Grades K–5
407 students · 864 m away
Cordova High
Rancho Cordova · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,944 students · 870 m away
Cordova Lane Center
Rancho Cordova · Public other
· 1.3 km away
Riverview STEM Elementary
Rancho Cordova · Public elementary · Grades K–5
357 students · 1.3 km away
Cordova Gardens Academy of Arts and Sciences
Rancho Cordova · Public elementary · Grades K–6
293 students · 1.4 km away
Williamson Elementary
Rancho Cordova · Public elementary · Grades K–5
489 students · 1.6 km away
W. E. Mitchell Middle
Rancho Cordova · Public middle · Grades 6–8
755 students · 2.1 km away
White Rock Elementary
Rancho Cordova · Public elementary · Grades K–5
381 students · 2.3 km away
Cordova Meadows Elementary
Rancho Cordova · Public elementary · Grades K–5
374 students · 2.3 km away
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Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Peter J. Shields Elementary a good school?
Peter J. Shields Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 31.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #3213 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Peter J. Shields Elementary rank in California?
Peter J. Shields Elementary ranks #3213 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #37690 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Peter J. Shields Elementary?
Peter J. Shields Elementary had 307 students in 2025.
Is Peter J. Shields Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Peter J. Shields Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Peter J. Shields Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Peter J. Shields Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.