Enrollment
392
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.7%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shepard Hill Elementary School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shepard Hill Elementary School
Shepard Hill Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Plainfield, Connecticut, enrolling 392 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.1:1 is larger than about 92% of Connecticut schools and 25% above the 12.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 52.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 392 students, its enrollment sits close to the Connecticut median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 175 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #102.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Plainfield's elementary schools, it stands alongside Plainfield Memorial School (291 students): Shepard Hill Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.1:1 vs 12.1:1).
Plainfield School District also operates Plainfield High School (515 students) and Plainfield Central School (422 students) alongside Shepard Hill Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Shepard Hill Elementary School compares
Shepard Hill Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$22,473
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Plainfield School District, which includes Shepard Hill Elementary School.
$22,473
Per student
-6%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.4%
State 44.9%
Federal 9.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~392 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Plainfield on the city page.
Is Shepard Hill Elementary School a good school?
Shepard Hill Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Connecticut schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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