SHIELDS EL

www.redoakisd.org

625 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Shields Elementary School, located at 223 W. Ovilla Rd. in Glenn Heights, Texas, is a key campus within the Red Oak Independent School District (Red Oak ISD). Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for elementary-aged students, fostering both academic growth and social development in a supportive learning environment. As part of the Red Oak ISD, Shields Elementary aligns its curriculum with state standards while striving to prepare students for success in their future educational endeavors.

The school is deeply integrated into the Glenn Heights community, serving as a hub for neighborhood families. Through its commitment to the district’s mission, Shields Elementary emphasizes student engagement, parental involvement, and the cultivation of a positive school culture. For families seeking more detailed information regarding school calendars, campus programs, enrollment procedures, or specific academic resources, the school maintains an official web presence at [www.redoakisd.org](http://www.redoakisd.org).

625

Total Students

38.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SHIELDS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	120
Hispanic	234
Black	236
Asian	6
Two or More	26
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
236 (37.8%)
Hispanic
234 (37.4%)
White
120 (19.2%)
Two or More
26 (4.2%)
Asian
6 (1.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	RED OAK ISD
Phone:	(972)617-4799
Website:	http://www.redoakisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	625
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	366
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 69

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 100

Grade 4 104

Grade 5 86