Shields Elementary School

www.swanvalleyschools.com

435 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Shields Elementary School is a prominent institution within the Swan Valley School District, located in Saginaw, Michigan. Serving the local community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment for its young learners. The curriculum is designed to build a strong educational foundation while encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills, character, and a lifelong passion for learning.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to student development and its active partnership with families. By utilizing the resources of the Swan Valley School District, Shields Elementary emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional growth. For parents and community members interested in more detailed information regarding school policies, programs, and calendar events, the district maintains a comprehensive website at http://www.swanvalleyschools.com.

435

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shields Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	349
Hispanic	55
Black	8
Asian	1
Two or More	22

White
349 (80.2 %)
Hispanic
55 (12.6 %)
Two or More
22 (5.1 %)
Black
8 (1.8 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Swan Valley School District
Phone:	(989)921-4701
Website:	http://www.swanvalleyschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	435
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	135
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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

Kindergarten 172

Grade 1 136

Grade 2 127