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Shields Elem School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–4
4250 S Rockwell St, Chicago, IL 60632 · (773) 535-7285 · Part of Chicago Public School District 299
Students
439
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
94%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–4
What stands out about Shields Elem School
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 23 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 23 pts below the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 23% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency2.5%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts7.5%
State average 30.7%
Location
Directions ↗
4250 S Rockwell St, Chicago
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K81
Kindergarten54
Grade 175
Grade 274
Grade 370
Grade 483
Grade 51
Grade 111
Enrollment over time
570’20
513’21
457’22
487’23
439’24
Down 23% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 96%White 3%Black <1%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Two or more races <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.