B W Sheperd serves 42 students inquire with school.
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 74% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students
42 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
14%
8%
Black
57%
15%
White
26%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
State Schools Severely Handicp
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend B W Sheperd?
42 students attend B W Sheperd.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of B W Sheperd students are Black, 26% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of B W Sheperd?
B W Sheperd has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What school district is B W Sheperd part of?
B W Sheperd is part of State Schools Severely Handicp.
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