- Enrollment
- 2,751
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mansfield, TX
Donna Shepard Academy
Federal NCES profile for Donna Shepard Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482892009052
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Donna Shepard Academy earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #6 of 7
- elementary schools in Mansfield · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 48.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Donna Shepard Academy has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Donna Shepard Academy ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Mansfield, TX.
School address
District: Mansfield Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482892009052 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Donna Shepard Academy shrank from 870 students in 2022-23 to 821 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 62.2 → 60.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 482892009052 · Mansfield, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
819 enr · 13.2:1 · 48.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Mansfield Lake Ridge H S (2,751 students)
Donna Shepard Academy shrank from 870 students in 2022-23 to 821 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 62.2 → 60.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Donna Shepard Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mansfield Lake
Mansfield Lake Ridge H S
2,751 students
- Mansfield Lega
Mansfield Legacy H S
2,568 students
- Mansfield H S
Mansfield H S
2,552 students
- Mansfield Timb
Mansfield Timberview H S
1,788 students
- Mansfield Summ
Mansfield Summit H S
1,772 students
- This school 819
Donna Shepard Academy
819 students
What this shows Donna Shepard Academy reports 819 students on the CCD universe file.
How Donna Shepard Academy compares
Donna Shepard Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.5% | ▼ 22% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 819 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
819
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Texas - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,678
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 410 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
95
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.4%
White 33.3%
African American 18.3%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Donna Shepard Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mansfield Isd reports $10,678 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Donna Shepard Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield Lake Ridge H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mansfield Legacy H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mansfield H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mansfield Timberview H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mansfield Summit H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Donna Shepard Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,568
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,552
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,788
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,772
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~819 students)
Frequently asked questions about Donna Shepard Academy
How many students attend Donna Shepard Academy?
Donna Shepard Academy has 819 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mansfield, TX. CCD year-over-year: 870 (2022-23) → 821 (2023-24), down 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Donna Shepard Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Donna Shepard Academy is 13.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Donna Shepard Academy?
48.5% of students at Donna Shepard Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Donna Shepard Academy?
The largest demographic group at Donna Shepard Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 41.4% of enrollment, in Mansfield, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Donna Shepard Academy?
Donna Shepard Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Donna Shepard Academy rank among elementary schools in Mansfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Donna Shepard Academy ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Mansfield, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Mansfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Mansfield Isd?
Besides Donna Shepard Academy, Mansfield Isd also operates Mansfield Lake Ridge H S (2,751 students), Mansfield Legacy H S (2,568 students), and Mansfield H S (2,552 students). See the Mansfield Isd district page for the complete list.