SHIELDS EL

409 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

**Shields Elementary School**, located at 3400 N Bluebonnet St in Victoria, Texas, is a public elementary school serving the Victoria Independent School District (VISD). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development for its diverse student population. By providing a structured curriculum, Shields Elementary focuses on preparing students with the foundational skills necessary for success as they transition to middle school.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student well-being. It serves as a hub for the local neighborhood, encouraging active participation from families and staff to create a positive school culture. With a focus on early literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth, Shields Elementary strives to equip its students with the tools to become productive, lifelong learners within the Victoria community.

409

Total Students

27.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SHIELDS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	44
Hispanic	323
Black	32
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

Hispanic
323 (79.0%)
White
44 (10.8%)
Black
32 (7.8%)
Two or More
9 (2.2%)
American Indian
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:	VICTORIA ISD
Phone:	(361)788-9593
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	409
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	352
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 44

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 55