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Which teacher or staff member at SHEPHERD PRI deserves more recognition?
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Enrollment
504
Elementary
DISTRICT 452 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SHEPHERD ISD·NCES 484002004540
Shepherd Primary School
10300 HWY 150, SHEPHERD, TX 77371 · (936) 628-3302 · San Jacinto County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL504 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
20.6:1
24 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 19.0:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
78%
395 students
DISTRICT 77% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 122 | 24% |
| Kindergarten | 122 | 24% |
| Grade 1 | 126 | 25% |
| Grade 2 | 134 | 27% |
Student demographics
59%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 58% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within SHEPHERD ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Shepherd Primary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Primary School this school | 504 | 78.4% | N/A |
| Creekside Elementary School LIVINGSTON | 504 | 80.0% | 37.0% |
| Nettie Baccus Elementary School GRANBURY | 595 | 77.0% | 40.7% |
| Northwest Elementary School BROWNWOOD | 486 | 78.6% | 39.5% |
| Wills Point Primary School WILLS POINT | 617 | 76.5% | N/A |
| Packsaddle Elementary School KINGSLAND | 630 | 79.0% | 34.6% |
Matched among Texas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Shepherd Primary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 504 | #2,499 of 4,938 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 20.6:1 | #4,485 of 4,622 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 58.6% | #1,530 of 4,628 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 78.4% | #2,065 of 4,789 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -6.7% | #2,336 of 2,838 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
504
+16 (+3%) vs 2020
-26% since 1990-91, when it was 677
Student : Teacher
20.6:1
was 16.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 504 | 24.4 | 20.6:1 | 78% (395) |
| 2023-24 | 502 | 25.5 | 19.7:1 | 83% (418) |
| 2022-23 | 499 | 25.5 | 19.5:1 | 85% (424) |
| 2020-21 | 488 | 29 | 16.8:1 | 73% (358) |
| 2017-18 | 540 | 31.7 | 17.0:1 | 59% (321) |
| 2015-16 | 533 | 31 | 17.2:1 | 80% (424) |
| 2010-11 | 526 | 32 | 16.4:1 | 80% (419) |
| 2000-01 | 456 | 30 | 15.2:1 | 64% (290) |
| 1990-91 | 677 | 37 | 18.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Shepherd Primary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 7% (540 to 504); teachers down 23% (31.7 to 24.4).
About Shepherd Primary School
Shepherd Primary School is a mid-sized elementary school with its address in SHEPHERD, Texas. Enrollment stands at 504 students, covering pre-K through 2.
Shepherd Primary School is in SHEPHERD ISD, a district with 1,968 students across 4 schools.
Of every 100 students at Shepherd Primary School, about 50 are White, the largest group. It is also 40% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, and 3% Black. For comparison, the population of San Jacinto County is roughly 73% White. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 59%.
There are 24.4 full-time-equivalent teachers at the school, a ratio of 20.6:1. Across elementary schools in Texas, the average ratio is 15.1:1. Of all students at Shepherd Primary School, 78% are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
The school's county is San Jacinto County. According to Census Bureau estimates, the median household earns about $65,364 a year, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 16% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 16%. Public schools in San Jacinto County number 8, with about 3,553 students.
About 0.5 miles separate Shepherd Primary School from the closest public school, Shepherd Intermediate School. A five-mile radius around the school includes 3 other public schools.
Federal records code the school's setting as Rural: Distant.
The 2020-21-to-2024-25 change in enrollment was a 3% rise, from 488 to 504. The ratio of students to teachers went from 16.8:1 to 20.6:1 over the same years.
This page is set up for the Shepherd Primary School community to discuss special education services, counseling, and support programs. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
San Jacinto County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
28,441
Census ACS
Median income
$65,364
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
16%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
16%
Below federal line
Schools in county
8
3,553 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in SHEPHERD ISD
- Shepherd High SchoolHigh · 616 students
- Shepherd Middle SchoolMiddle · 448 students
- Shepherd Intermediate SchoolElementary · 400 students
Other schools in SHEPHERD
- Shepherd High SchoolHigh · 616 students
- Shepherd Middle SchoolMiddle · 448 students
- Shepherd Intermediate SchoolElementary · 400 students
Nearby schools
- Shepherd Intermediate School0.5 mi · 400
- Shepherd Middle School0.8 mi · 448
- Shepherd High School1.1 mi · 616
- Coldspring Intermediate School8.2 mi · 346
- Street Elementary School8.2 mi · 424
- Goodrich High School8.3 mi · 67
Frequently asked questions
About Shepherd Primary SchoolHow many students attend Shepherd Primary School?
Shepherd Primary School enrolls approximately 504 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does Shepherd Primary School serve?
Shepherd Primary School serves grades PK-02.
How many students per teacher at Shepherd Primary School?
Approximately 20.6:1 students per teacher at Shepherd Primary School.
What is the student diversity at Shepherd Primary School?
Student demographics at Shepherd Primary School are roughly 50% White, 40% Hispanic, 3% Black, 7% Two or more.
Is Shepherd Primary School public or private?
Shepherd Primary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by SHEPHERD ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.