What grades does SHIELDS EL serve?

SHIELDS EL operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the RED OAK area.

Where is SHIELDS EL located?

SHIELDS EL is a urban school in RED OAK, TX.

What is the student-teacher ratio at SHIELDS EL?

The student-teacher ratio at SHIELDS EL is 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in RED OAK, TX?

Schools in RED OAK include SHIELDS EL and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the RED OAK area.

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SHIELDS EL — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|RED OAK, Texas|RED OAK ISD

RED OAK, TX 75154

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Sep

Mon

Labor DayHoliday

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Oct

Fri

Parent-Teacher Conference / No SchoolStaff Day

No School - Red Oak Independent School District

Oct

Mon

Fair DayEvent

No School - Red Oak Independent School District

Nov

Fri

District HolidayHoliday

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Nov

Mon

ThanksgivingHoliday

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Dec

Mon

Winter BreakBreak

Winter Break - Red Oak Independent School District

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

595

Student:Teacher

15.7:1

Locale

Suburban

District

RED OAK ISD

Econ. Disadvantaged

61.5%

Phone

(972)617-4799

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

36%

43th percentile in TX

Math Proficiency

34%

50th percentile in TX

Chronic Absenteeism

2.7%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

18 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17.6:1

Worse than average in TX

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

600

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

35.43

100% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,825

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$5,940

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$13,876

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 12%State 37%Local 51%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$362,142

-3.8% 1yr+26.1% 5yr

Dallas, TX metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

14.9%

Below 150% poverty line

4.0%

Unemployment rate

16.2%

Uninsured residents

11.9%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,138

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,069

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

493 (46%)

Autism

170 (16%)

Speech/Language Impairment

129 (12%)

Intellectual Disability

102 (10%)

Other Health Impairment

79 (7%)

Emotional Disturbance

68 (6%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

625

Current enrollment

Growing(+12% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Sep 7, 2026

Labor Day

Holiday

Fri, Oct 2, 2026

Parent-Teacher Conference / No School

Staff Day

Mon, Oct 12, 2026

Fair Day

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day No School - Red Oak Independent School District	Holiday	—
Fri, Oct 2, 2026	Parent-Teacher Conference / No School No School - Red Oak Independent School District	Staff Day	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Fair Day No School - Red Oak Independent School District	Event	—
Fri, Nov 6, 2026	District Holiday No School - Red Oak Independent School District	Holiday	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Thanksgiving - Red Oak Independent School District	Holiday	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break Winter Break - Red Oak Independent School District	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Student Holiday No School - Red Oak Independent School District	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day No School - Red Oak Independent School District	Holiday	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	Parent-Teacher Conference / No School No School - Red Oak Independent School District	Staff Day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents Day No School - Red Oak Independent School District	Holiday	—
Tue, Feb 16, 2027	District Holiday No School - Red Oak Independent School District	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	Spring Break Spring Break - Red Oak Independent School District	Break	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Good Friday No School - Red Oak Independent School District	Event	—
Fri, Apr 23, 2027	District Holiday No School - Red Oak Independent School District	Holiday	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	Last Day of School Last Day of School - Red Oak Independent School District	Event	—