Peter J. Shields Elementary
Rancho Cordova, CA · Folsom-Cordova Unified · Grades K-5
2,354th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 58%▲ Improving
Peter J. Shields Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Peter J. Shields Elementary 2,354th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 58% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 36th in 2015 to 58th in 2025 — improving.
Peter J. Shields Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 150 students tested
Peter J. Shields Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 319 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.0% | 33.9% | ▼ 25.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 20.1% | 32.9% | ▲ 12.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.2% | 16.3% | ▲ 10.1 pts | |
| Black | 9.5% | 8.8% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| Asian | 3.0% | 6.9% | ▲ 3.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.4% | 0.9% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Peter J. Shields Elementary
Typical home value $488K in zip 95670 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Peter J. Shields Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Rancho Cordova ElementaryFolsom-Cordova Unified · 0.5 mi away4,963rd of 5,659
ELA 23% · Math 19% - 3Cordova Gardens Academy of Arts and SciencesFolsom-Cordova Unified · 0.8 mi away4,396th of 5,659
ELA 35% · Math 19% - 10Riverview STEM ElementaryFolsom-Cordova Unified · 0.9 mi away47th of 5,659
ELA 89% · Math 87% - 2Williamson ElementaryFolsom-Cordova Unified · 1.1 mi away5,084th of 5,659
ELA 23% · Math 17% - 1Cordova Meadows ElementaryFolsom-Cordova Unified · 1.3 mi away5,427th of 5,659
ELA 20% · Math 10% - 1White Rock ElementaryFolsom-Cordova Unified · 1.4 mi away5,253rd of 5,659
ELA 22% · Math 13% - 8Mary Deterding ElementarySan Juan Unified · 1.7 mi away1,420th of 5,659
ELA 59% · Math 55% - 2Cordova Villa ElementaryFolsom-Cordova Unified · 1.8 mi away4,626th of 5,659
ELA 26% · Math 23%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Peter J. Shields Elementary in?
Peter J. Shields Elementary is part of the Folsom-Cordova Unified district in Rancho Cordova, California.
Is Peter J. Shields Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Peter J. Shields Elementary 2,354th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 58% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Peter J. Shields Elementary?
White 34%, Hispanic 33%, Two or more races 16%, Black 9% (319 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Peter J. Shields Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95670 is $488K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.