- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Shepherd, TX
Shepherd Int
Federal NCES profile for Shepherd Int, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 484002008013
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shepherd Int earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Shepherd · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 82.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Shepherd Int has class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shepherd Int ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Shepherd, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Shepherd Int held near 401 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.2 → 23.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 484002008013 · Shepherd, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
400 enr · 17.4:1 · 82.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Shepherd H S (616 students)
Shepherd Int held near 401 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.2 → 23.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Shepherd Int in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shepherd H S
Shepherd H S
616 students
- Shepherd Pri
Shepherd Pri
504 students
- Shepherd Middl
Shepherd Middle
448 students
- This school
Shepherd Int
400 students
What this shows Shepherd Int reports 400 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shepherd Int compares
Shepherd Int 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.5% | ▲ 33% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 400 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
400
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 83% in Texas - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.3%
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
$13,514
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 400 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.3%
Hispanic or Latino 41.5%
Two or More 7.3%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 48.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Shepherd Int is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shepherd Isd reports $13,514 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shepherd Int Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shepherd Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shepherd Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shepherd Int's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~400 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Shepherd Int
How many students attend Shepherd Int?
Shepherd Int has 400 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Shepherd, TX. CCD year-over-year: 400 (2022-23) → 401 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shepherd Int?
The student-teacher ratio at Shepherd Int is 17.4:1, which is 18% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shepherd Int?
82.5% of students at Shepherd Int are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shepherd Int?
The largest demographic group at Shepherd Int is White at 48.3% of enrollment, in Shepherd, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shepherd Int?
Shepherd Int has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Int rank among public schools in Shepherd?
By Resource Investment Index, Shepherd Int ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Shepherd, TX. 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 Isd?
Besides Shepherd Int, Shepherd Isd also operates Shepherd H S (616 students), Shepherd Pri (504 students), and Shepherd Middle (448 students). See the Shepherd Isd district page for the complete list.