- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mooresville, NC
Shepherd Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Shepherd Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370231000993
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shepherd Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of North Carolina schools.
- #8 of 9
- schools in Mooresville · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.8:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 40.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Shepherd Elementary has class sizes larger than 71% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shepherd Elementary ranks #8 of 9 schools in Mooresville, NC.
School address
District: Iredell-Statesville Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370231000993 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Shepherd Elementary held near 709 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.6 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 370231000993 · Mooresville, NC Other · MID · TRAD
738 enr · 16.8:1 · 40.8% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Norman High (1,905 students)
Shepherd Elementary held near 709 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.6 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Shepherd Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Norman Hi
Lake Norman High
1,905 students
- South Iredell
South Iredell High
1,768 students
- Statesville Hi
Statesville High
991 students
- North Iredell
North Iredell High
983 students
- Troutman Eleme
Troutman Elementary
902 students
- This school 738
Shepherd Elementary
738 students
What this shows Shepherd Elementary reports 738 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shepherd Elementary compares
Shepherd Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.8% | ▼ 38% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 738 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
738
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 71% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.5%
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
$11,291
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
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 738 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
Two or More 8.9%
African American 8.7%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 64.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, Shepherd Elementary is about as mixed as the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Iredell-Statesville Schools reports $11,291 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shepherd Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Norman High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Iredell High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Statesville High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Iredell High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Troutman Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shepherd Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,768
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 983
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Mooresville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pine Lake Preparatory
Standard public school
1,888 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Langtree Charter Academy
Standard public school
1,376 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Coddle Creek Elementary
Standard public school
808 students 18:1 students per teacher
Lakeshore Elementary
Standard public school
658 students 14:1 students per teacher
Lake Norman Elementary
Standard public school
641 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Woodland Heights Elementary
Standard public school
594 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~738 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shepherd Elementary
How many students attend Shepherd Elementary?
Shepherd Elementary has 738 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mooresville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 711 (2022-23) → 709 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shepherd Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Shepherd Elementary is 16.8:1, which is 6% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shepherd Elementary?
40.8% of students at Shepherd Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shepherd Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Shepherd Elementary is White at 64.2% of enrollment, in Mooresville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shepherd Elementary?
Shepherd Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Shepherd Elementary rank among schools in Mooresville?
By Resource Investment Index, Shepherd Elementary ranks #8 of 9 schools in Mooresville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mooresville on the city page.
What other schools are in Iredell-Statesville Schools?
Besides Shepherd Elementary, Iredell-Statesville Schools also operates Lake Norman High (1,905 students), South Iredell High (1,768 students), and Statesville High (991 students). See the Iredell-Statesville Schools district page for the complete list.