- Enrollment
- 2,297
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glenn Heights, TX
Shields El
Federal NCES profile for Shields El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483666005800
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shields El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Glenn Heights · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 50.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Shields El has class sizes larger than 75% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shields El ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Glenn Heights, TX.
School address
District: Red Oak Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483666005800 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Shields El grew from 563 students in 2022-23 to 595 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE held 38.2 → 38.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 483666005800 · Glenn Heights, TX Other · MID · TRAD
625 enr · 16.4:1 · 50.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Red Oak H S (2,297 students)
Shields El grew from 563 students in 2022-23 to 595 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE held 38.2 → 38.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Shields El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Red Oak H S
Red Oak H S
2,297 students
- Red Oak Middle
Red Oak Middle
1,488 students
- Russell P Schu 756
Russell P Schupmann El
756 students
- This school 625
Shields El
625 students
- Eastridge El 530
Eastridge El
530 students
- Wooden El 508
Wooden El
508 students
What this shows Shields El reports 625 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shields El compares
Shields El is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.4% | ▼ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 625 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
625
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 75% in Texas - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,825
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 625 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 37.8%
Hispanic or Latino 37.4%
White 19.2%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 37.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, Shields El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Red Oak Isd reports $10,825 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shields El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Oak H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Red Oak Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Russell P Schupmann El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastridge El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wooden El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shields El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,488
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~625 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shields El
How many students attend Shields El?
Shields El has 625 students enrolled. It is a public school in Glenn Heights, TX. CCD year-over-year: 563 (2022-23) → 595 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shields El?
The student-teacher ratio at Shields El is 16.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shields El?
50.4% of students at Shields El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shields El?
The largest demographic group at Shields El is African American at 37.8% of enrollment, in Glenn Heights, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shields El?
Shields El has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Shields El rank among public schools in Glenn Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Shields El ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Glenn Heights, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Red Oak Isd?
Besides Shields El, Red Oak Isd also operates Red Oak H S (2,297 students), Red Oak Middle (1,488 students), and Russell P Schupmann El (756 students). See the Red Oak Isd district page for the complete list.