SHIELDS EL
SHIELDS EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the VICTORIA ISD school district, located in VICTORIA, TX with about 466 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 30 teachers, SHIELDS EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 3400 N Bluebonnet St in Victoria, Texas, is a public elementary school serving the Victoria Independent School District (VISD). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development for its diverse student population. By providing a structured curriculum, SHIELDS ELementary focuses on preparing students with the foundational skills necessary for success as they transition to middle school.
Beyond its academic offerings, the school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student well-being. It serves as a hub for the local neighborhood, encouraging active participation from families and staff to create a positive school culture. With a focus on early literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth, SHIELDS ELementary strives to equip its students with the tools to become productive, lifelong learners within the Victoria community.
For more information, contact SHIELDS EL at (361) 788-9593 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
VICTORIA, TX 77901-3475
(361) 788-9593
SHIELDS EL is a public Title I school in VICTORIA, TX with about 466 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- VICTORIA ISD
- Total Students:
- 466
- Teachers:
- 30.64
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 466 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SHIELDS EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 74% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 73.8%
- White
- 14.2%
- Black or African American
- 9.0%
- Two or more races
- 2.4%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Female
- 50.6%
- Male
- 49.4%
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.