Shields El
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Glenn Heights, Texas 75154 · Red Oak ISD
#2088 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas
#27320 of 50,301 nationally
About Shields El
Shields El is a public elementary located in Glenn Heights, in the Red Oak ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 625 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 46.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 2088th of 4,686 ranked elementary schools in Texas. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (52th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (33th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 625.
There are 4 schools in Glenn Heights; Shields El ranks 1st of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)45%
- Reading proficiency (30%)50%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)59.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.4
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 Shields El by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 59.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 50%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 45%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Shields El
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Russell P Schupmann El
Glenn Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
756 students · 1.2 km away
Frank D Moates El
Glenn Heights · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
468 students · 3.2 km away
Curtistene S McCowan Middle
Glenn Heights · Public middle · Grades 6–8
643 students · 3.8 km away
Amber Terrace Early Childhood Learning Center
Desoto · Public other · Grades PK–PK
402 students · 4.7 km away
Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy
Desoto · Public elementary · Grades K–8
536 students · 4.8 km away
Dolores McClatchey El
Ovilla · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
605 students · 4.9 km away
Life School Red Oak
Red Oak · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
1,045 students · 5.0 km away
Desoto H S
Desoto · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,936 students · 5.2 km away
Life School Lancaster
Lancaster · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
455 students · 5.9 km away
Woodridge El
Desoto · Public elementary · Grades K–4
362 students · 6.0 km away
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Midway Park El
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Frequently asked questions
Is Shields El a good school?
Shields El has a Success Index (US) of 46.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #2088 of 4,686 in Texas. 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 Shields El rank in Texas?
Shields El ranks #2088 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas and #27320 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Shields El?
Shields El had 625 students in 2025.
Is Shields El a elementary school or a high school?
Shields El is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Shields El?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Shields El; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.