Shields Elementary School

Shields Elementary Schoo serves Brighton Park students from Pre-K through the 5th grade.

Shields Elementary School creates an inspiring atmosphere for learning.

Shields Elementary School is a public school located in Chicago, IL.

Shields Elementary School has great academic opportunities for students.

Shields Elementary School offers a space where all people can learn and thrive.

Shields Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-4

4250 S Rockwell St, Chicago, IL

Brighton Park Neighborhood

Chicago Public Schools

439 Students

C-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Susan E Daly Rodriguez

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1

Math Proficiency
22%

Reading Proficiency
27%

C-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

27%

Math Proficiency

22%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 12:1 Teachers 36	Full Time Teachers 36
Teachers in First or Second Year 2%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

543:1

Student Diversity

Female 51.7%	Male 48.3%
Hispanic 95.9%	White 2.5%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 other

10/1/2013

First, I liked to say that James Shields School is the best elementary school ever. Second, to the parent who complained about the school on April 27,2012, you don't know Shields as much as us (the students). Have you ever attended that school? No, so why are you complaining? You should be thankful...

1.0 parent

4/27/2012

This school is so horrible my daughters teacher is a waste of space in the classroom . I am transferring my child out because I don't see her be challenge at all or cared for . The staff in the office THEY NEVER KNOW ANYTHING !!! They must sit around everyday and not pay attention..Then they the sch...

5.0 other

12/13/2011

I went to this school since kindergarden and i graduated from here. Its a really good school and the teachers really care about their students.I love this school and i always go visit it even though im a Sophmore in Thomas Kelly hs now. The thing i loved the most about this school is that starting f...

5.0 other

10/23/2011

THIS IS THE BEST SCHOOl:) My Whole Family went to this school and we all loved it!

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Median Lot Size

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Shields Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-4 in Chicago, IL and is served by the Chicago Public Schools in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 439 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 27% are proficient in reading. Shields Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $329,407. Discover additional schools in the area, like Kelly High School, BACK OF THE YARDS IB HS, York Alternative High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Shields Elementary School.

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