Peter J. Shields Elementary
Rancho Cordova, CA · Elementary School
Performance Overview
About This School
Peter J. Shields Elementary is a elementary school located in Rancho Cordova, California. The school serves 311 students.
With a DataScore of 42/100 (D), Peter J. Shields Elementary performs below the state average for California. Performance has been relatively stable over the past three years.
69% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Peter J. Shields Elementary has a DataScore of 42/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Peter J. Shields Elementary has 311 students enrolled. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.7:1.
Peter J. Shields Elementary has been relatively stable over the past three years with a 3-year growth score of -3.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Peter J. Shields Elementary is part of the Folsom-Cordova Unified in Rancho Cordova, California. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.