SHIELDS EL

SHIELDS EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the RED OAK ISD school district, located in GLENN HEIGHTS, TX with about 580 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 33 teachers, SHIELDS EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

SHIELDS ELementary School, located at 223 W. Ovilla Rd. in Glenn Heights, Texas, is a key campus within the Red Oak Independent School District (Red Oak ISD). Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for elementary-aged students, fostering both academic growth and social development in a supportive learning environment. As part of the Red Oak ISD, SHIELDS ELementary aligns its curriculum with state standards while striving to prepare students for success in their future educational endeavors.

The school is deeply integrated into the Glenn Heights community, serving as a hub for neighborhood families. Through its commitment to the district’s mission, SHIELDS ELementary emphasizes student engagement, parental involvement, and the cultivation of a positive school culture. For families seeking more detailed information regarding school calendars, campus programs, enrollment procedures, or specific academic resources, the school maintains an official web presence at [www.redoakisd.org](http://www.redoakisd.org).

For more information, contact SHIELDS EL at (972) 617-4799 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

223 W OVILLA RD
GLENN HEIGHTS, TX 75154
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SHIELDS EL is a public Title I school in GLENN HEIGHTS, TX with about 580 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
RED OAK ISD
Total Students:
580
Teachers:
33.31
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 580 students

White
40.7%
Hispanic/Latino
29.7%
Black or African American
24.5%
Two or more races
2.9%
Asian
1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.9%

Female
50.0%
Male
50.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.