0.33 mi
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| Grade | Students Total |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 49 |
| Grade 1 | 53 |
| Grade 2 | 50 |
| Grade 3 | 48 |
| Grade 4 | 60 |
| Grade 5 | 40 |
Peter J. Shields Elementary School is a public school located in Rancho Cordova, California. It serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade and has an enrollment of approximately 500 students. The school was founded in 2003 and named after Peter J. Shields, a prominent local businessman who donated the land for the school's construction.
The mission of Peter J. Shields Elementary School is to provide a safe learning environment that encourages academic excellence, social responsibility, and respect for diversity among its students. To achieve this goal, the school offers a variety of programs designed to meet the needs of all learners including special education services, English language development classes, gifted/talented programs, and more. In addition to these core offerings, the school also provides extracurricular activities such as art clubs and sports teams which help foster teamwork skills while providing fun outlets for student creativity and physical activity.
At Peter J. Shields Elementary School parents are encouraged to be involved in their child’s education by attending parent-teacher conferences or volunteering at various events throughout the year such as field trips or fundraisers. The staff works hard to ensure that each student receives individualized attention so they can reach their full potential both academically and socially during their time at Peter J Shield Elementary School