Public elementary schoolGrades EE–5Red Oak ISD

Shields Elementary

223 W Ovilla Rd, Glenn Heights, TX 75154 · (972) 617-4799

B
80 / 1002026 TEA rating
▼ Down 5 points from 2025Still a B, with a lower score than 2025 (85).
613students
16.1students per teacher
94.9%attendance
2ndof 5 Red Oak ISD elementary schools
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CFABRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Shields Elementary has earned an A in 0 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementC · 76

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressB · 82

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsC · 76

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Shields Elementary tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Red Oak ISD elementary school average.

Approaches grade level75%
Meets grade level52%
Red Oak ISD elementary schools: 43.8%
Masters grade level22%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

613students in 2024–25Up 4% from 591 the year before
16.1students per teacher38 full-time teachers
19.6average class sizeRed Oak ISD elementary schools: 19.6
6.2 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$60,473average teacher base pay
59.7%from low-income familiesRed Oak ISD elementary schools: 64.7%
10.9%English learners
4.1%in gifted & talented
13.2%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
African American 38.2%Hispanic 37.5%White 18.6%Two or More Races 4.2%Asian 1%

Is a home zoned here?

Attendance zones change, and many homes near a school are zoned somewhere else. Before you buy or rent, confirm the address with Red Oak ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of Shields Elementary.

Under constructionRed Oak ISD elementary, Harmony WayDue Sep 2027 · 1.0 mi away AnnouncedFM 664 (Ovilla Rd) widening, OvillaDate TBD · 1.5 mi away

Nearby schools

Closest elementary schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

CRussell P Schupmann ElementaryRed Oak ISD · 71 · 0.7 mi FCockrell Hill ElementaryDeSoto ISD · 58 · 2.2 mi ADolores McClatchey ElementaryMidlothian ISD · 90 · 2.9 mi POvilla Christian SchoolPrivate · PK–12 · 1.3 mi
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Questions about Shields Elementary

What is Shields Elementary’s TEA rating?

Shields Elementary earned a B (80 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a B (85) in 2025.

What grades does Shields Elementary serve?

Grades EE–5. It’s part of Red Oak ISD, at 223 W Ovilla Rd in Glenn Heights.

How many students go to Shields Elementary?

613 students in 2024–25, up 4% from 591 the year before. There are about 16 students for every teacher.

How does Shields Elementary compare with other Red Oak ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 2nd of 5 Red Oak ISD elementary schools. 0% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Shields Elementary?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Red Oak ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.