Arrowwood Elementary School vs Shields Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arrowwood Elementary School
Saginaw · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
445 students
Shields Elementary School
Saginaw · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
447 students
| Measure | Arrowwood Elementary School Saginaw, Michigan | Shields Elementary School Saginaw, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1205 of 1,581 | #593 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #40562 of 50,301 | #21833 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 445 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 445 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.7% | 33.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | – |
| Math proficiency | 25% | – |
| city | Saginaw | Saginaw |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shields Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.8 vs 26.7).
- •Shields Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.8% vs 58.7%).
- •Arrowwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 19.4).
- •Shields Elementary School is the larger school with 447 students compared with 445.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Arrowwood Elementary School better than Shields Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Shields Elementary School ranks higher (54.8 vs 26.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Arrowwood Elementary School and Shields Elementary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Saginaw and Saginaw in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arrowwood Elementary School: 445. Shields Elementary School: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arrowwood Elementary School and Shields Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Arrowwood Elementary School is 1205th of 1,581 and Shields Elementary School is 593rd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).