- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Shepherd, MI
Shepherd Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Shepherd Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263138006740
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shepherd Elementary School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Shepherd · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 53.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Shepherd Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shepherd Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Shepherd, MI.
School address
District: Shepherd Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263138006740 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-98 students YoY
Shepherd Elementary School shrank from 658 students in 2022-23 to 560 in 2023-24 (-14.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-98 students YoY 263138006740 · Shepherd, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
544 enr · 14.3:1 · 53.3% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Shepherd High School (519 students)
Shepherd Elementary School shrank from 658 students in 2022-23 to 560 in 2023-24 (-14.9%). Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Shepherd Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Shepherd Elementary School
544 students
- Shepherd High
Shepherd High School
519 students
- Shepherd Middl
Shepherd Middle School
390 students
- Winn Elementar
Winn Elementary School
224 students
- Odyssey Middle 69
Odyssey Middlehigh School
69 students
What this shows Shepherd Elementary School reports 544 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shepherd Elementary School compares
Shepherd Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.3% | ▼ 2% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 544 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
544
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 26% in Michigan - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.4%
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
$12,837
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.5%
African American 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.9, Shepherd Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Shepherd Public Schools reports $12,837 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shepherd Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shepherd Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winn Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Odyssey Middlehigh School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shepherd Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 69
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~544 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shepherd Elementary School
How many students attend Shepherd Elementary School?
Shepherd Elementary School has 544 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Shepherd, MI. CCD year-over-year: 658 (2022-23) → 560 (2023-24), down 98.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shepherd Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shepherd Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 18% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 9% 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 Shepherd Elementary School?
53.3% of students at Shepherd Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shepherd Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Shepherd Elementary School is White at 85.1% of enrollment, in Shepherd, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shepherd Elementary School?
Shepherd Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 School rank among public schools in Shepherd?
By Resource Investment Index, Shepherd Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Shepherd, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Shepherd Public Schools?
Besides Shepherd Elementary School, Shepherd Public Schools also operates Shepherd High School (519 students), Shepherd Middle School (390 students), and Winn Elementary School (224 students). See the Shepherd Public Schools district page for the complete list.