- Enrollment
- 2,751
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mansfield, TX
Mary Jo Sheppard El
Federal NCES profile for Mary Jo Sheppard El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482892011026
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary Jo Sheppard El earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 11
- schools in Mansfield · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 55.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mary Jo Sheppard El has class sizes smaller than 70% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Jo Sheppard El ranks #1 of 11 schools in Mansfield, TX.
School address
District: Mansfield Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482892011026 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Mary Jo Sheppard El held near 456 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.4 → 34.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 482892011026 · Mansfield, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
440 enr · 12.6:1 · 55.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Mansfield Lake Ridge H S (2,751 students)
Mary Jo Sheppard El held near 456 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.4 → 34.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mary Jo Sheppard El 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 440
Mary Jo Sheppard El
440 students
What this shows Mary Jo Sheppard El reports 440 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mary Jo Sheppard El compares
Mary Jo Sheppard El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.2% | ▼ 11% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
440
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in Texas - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 440 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 31.8%
African American 30.2%
Hispanic or Latino 26.8%
Two or More 9.1%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 31.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.7, Mary Jo Sheppard El 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 Mary Jo Sheppard El 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 | Lower 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mansfield Summit H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mary Jo Sheppard El'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 other 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 (~440 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mary Jo Sheppard El
How many students attend Mary Jo Sheppard El?
Mary Jo Sheppard El has 440 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mansfield, TX. CCD year-over-year: 455 (2022-23) → 456 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Jo Sheppard El?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary Jo Sheppard El is 12.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% 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 Mary Jo Sheppard El?
55.2% of students at Mary Jo Sheppard El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mary Jo Sheppard El?
The largest demographic group at Mary Jo Sheppard El is White at 31.8% of enrollment, in Mansfield, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary Jo Sheppard El?
Mary Jo Sheppard El has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Mary Jo Sheppard El rank among schools in Mansfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Jo Sheppard El ranks #1 of 11 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 schools in Mansfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Mansfield Isd?
Besides Mary Jo Sheppard El, 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.