- Enrollment
- 1,861
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Victoria, TX
Shields El
Federal NCES profile for Shields El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484415005014
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shields El earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 18
- schools in Victoria · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 84.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Shields El has class sizes smaller than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shields El ranks #4 of 18 schools in Victoria, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Shields El held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.7 → 32.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 484415005014 · Victoria, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
409 enr · 12.4:1 · 84.6% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Victoria East H S (1,861 students)
Shields El held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.7 → 32.6 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
- Victoria East
Victoria East H S
1,861 students
- Victoria West
Victoria West H S
1,723 students
- Harold Cade Mi 730
Harold Cade Middle
730 students
- Howell Middle 716
Howell Middle
716 students
- Stem Middle 641
Stem Middle
641 students
- This school 409
Shields El
409 students
What this shows Shields El reports 409 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shields El compares
Shields El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.6% | ▲ 37% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
409
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 27% in Texas - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,524
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.0%
White 10.8%
African American 7.8%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.8, Shields El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Victoria Isd reports $11,524 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria East H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Victoria West H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harold Cade Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howell Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stem Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 1,723
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~409 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shields El
How many students attend Shields El?
Shields El has 409 students enrolled. It is a public school in Victoria, TX. CCD year-over-year: 441 (2022-23) → 448 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shields El?
The student-teacher ratio at Shields El is 12.4:1, which is 16% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shields El?
84.6% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 79.0% of enrollment, in Victoria, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shields El?
Shields El has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Shields El rank among schools in Victoria?
By Resource Investment Index, Shields El ranks #4 of 18 schools in Victoria, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Victoria on the city page.
What other schools are in Victoria Isd?
Besides Shields El, Victoria Isd also operates Victoria East H S (1,861 students), Victoria West H S (1,723 students), and Harold Cade Middle (730 students). See the Victoria Isd district page for the complete list.