- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Plainfield, CT
Shepard Hill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Shepard Hill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090327000047
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shepard Hill Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Connecticut schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Plainfield · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 52.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Shepard Hill Elementary School has class sizes larger than 92% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shepard Hill Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Plainfield, CT.
School address
District: Plainfield School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090327000047 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Shepard Hill Elementary School shrank from 300 students in 2022-23 to 284 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.9 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 090327000047 · Plainfield, CT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
392 enr · 15.1:1 · 52.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Plainfield High School (515 students)
Shepard Hill Elementary School shrank from 300 students in 2022-23 to 284 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 26.9 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Shepard Hill Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plainfield Hig
Plainfield High School
515 students
- Plainfield Cen
Plainfield Central School
422 students
- This school
Shepard Hill Elementary School
392 students
- Plainfield Mem
Plainfield Memorial School
291 students
- Moosup Element
Moosup Elementary School
252 students
What this shows Shepard Hill Elementary School reports 392 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shepard Hill Elementary School compares
Shepard Hill Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 25% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.7% | ▲ 45% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 392 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
392
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 92% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.2%
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
$22,608
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
African American 3.1%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.9, Shepard Hill Elementary School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Plainfield School District reports $22,608 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shepard Hill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plainfield High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Plainfield Central School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Plainfield Memorial School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moosup Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shepard Hill Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Plainfield
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~392 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shepard Hill Elementary School
How many students attend Shepard Hill Elementary School?
Shepard Hill Elementary School has 392 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Plainfield, CT. CCD year-over-year: 300 (2022-23) → 284 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shepard Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shepard Hill Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 25% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shepard Hill Elementary School?
52.7% of students at Shepard Hill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shepard Hill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Shepard Hill Elementary School is White at 84.4% of enrollment, in Plainfield, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shepard Hill Elementary School?
Shepard Hill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Shepard Hill Elementary School rank among public schools in Plainfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Shepard Hill Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Plainfield, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Plainfield School District?
Besides Shepard Hill Elementary School, Plainfield School District also operates Plainfield High School (515 students), Plainfield Central School (422 students), and Plainfield Memorial School (291 students). See the Plainfield School District district page for the complete list.