Peter J. Shields Elementary

10434 Georgetown Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

www.fcusd.org

307 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Peter J. Shields Elementary School is located in Rancho Cordova, California, and operates under the jurisdiction of the Folsom Cordova Unified School District (FCUSD). Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a structured educational environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and foundational learning for students in the elementary grades. As part of the FCUSD network, it utilizes district-wide curricula and resources aimed at preparing students for success as they transition into middle school.

The school is deeply integrated into the Rancho Cordova neighborhood, functioning as a hub for both educational activities and community engagement. Beyond core academics, Peter J. Shields Elementary typically prioritizes fostering a supportive school culture that encourages parent involvement and student participation in extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a focus on core standards and district initiatives, the school strives to create an inclusive setting where students of diverse backgrounds can achieve their academic goals and develop essential social skills.

307

Total Students

16.4

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Peter J. Shields Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	113
Hispanic	99
Black	25
Asian	20
Two or More	48
American Indian	2

White
113 (36.8%)
Hispanic
99 (32.2%)
Two or More
48 (15.6%)
Black
25 (8.1%)
Asian
20 (6.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Folsom-Cordova Unified
Phone:	(916)294-9160
Website:	http://www.fcusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	307
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	159
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 51