- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shepherd, TX
Shepherd Pri
Federal NCES profile for Shepherd Pri, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484002004540
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shepherd Pri earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Shepherd · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 81.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Shepherd Pri has class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shepherd Pri ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Shepherd, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Shepherd Pri held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.5 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 484002004540 · Shepherd, TX Other · MID · TRAD
504 enr · 20.2:1 · 81.4% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Shepherd H S (616 students)
Shepherd Pri held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.5 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Shepherd Pri in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shepherd H S
Shepherd H S
616 students
- This school
Shepherd Pri
504 students
- Shepherd Middl
Shepherd Middle
448 students
- Shepherd Int
Shepherd Int
400 students
What this shows Shepherd Pri reports 504 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shepherd Pri compares
Shepherd Pri 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 37% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.4% | ▲ 32% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 504 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
504
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 93% in Texas - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.8%
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 504 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.0%
Hispanic or Latino 39.7%
Two or More 7.3%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.6, Shepherd Pri 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 Pri Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shepherd Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shepherd Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shepherd Pri's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~504 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shepherd Pri
How many students attend Shepherd Pri?
Shepherd Pri has 504 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shepherd, TX. CCD year-over-year: 499 (2022-23) → 502 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shepherd Pri?
The student-teacher ratio at Shepherd Pri is 20.2:1, which is 37% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shepherd Pri?
81.4% of students at Shepherd Pri are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shepherd Pri?
The largest demographic group at Shepherd Pri is White at 50.0% of enrollment, in Shepherd, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shepherd Pri?
Shepherd Pri has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Pri rank among public schools in Shepherd?
By Resource Investment Index, Shepherd Pri ranks #4 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 Pri, Shepherd Isd also operates Shepherd H S (616 students), Shepherd Middle (448 students), and Shepherd Int (400 students). See the Shepherd Isd district page for the complete list.