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Peter J. Shields Elementary

Folsom-Cordova Unified · Sacramento County · 10434 Georgetown Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670-2261

(916) 294-9160 · www.fcusd.org

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6/10
#2746
Rank 2746 out of 5,722
Top 48%
English Language Arts5/10 · #3085 · 46th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #2551 · 55th percentile
Science6/10 · #2513 · 55th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Peter J. Shields Elementary sits in Rancho Cordova, a working-class suburb east of Sacramento that's seen a lot of growth and investment in recent years — it's the kind of place where longtime residents and newer families are building something together. The school lands right around the middle of the pack statewide, with math and science scores nudging ahead of English, making it a solid choice for families who want a well-rounded neighborhood school without the pressure of a highly competitive environment. It tends to appeal to parents who value community connection and a straightforward, grounded school experience over rankings and accolades.

Student Demographics

141 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
51 (36%)
White
51 (36%)
Multiple Races
16 (11%)
Asian
9 (6%)
African American
9 (6%)
Filipino
4 (3%)
Other
1 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners47 (33%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged100 (71%)
Students with Disabilities43 (30%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

307
Enrollment
18.8
Teachers (FTE)
16.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
29
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs8/10 · #1717 · 72nd percentile

164 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found