Shepard Elementary School serves 229 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
229 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
92%
15%
White
7%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Shepard Elementary School?
229 students attend Shepard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Shepard Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shepard Elementary School?
Shepard Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Shepard Elementary School offer ?
Shepard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Shepard Elementary School part of?
Shepard Elementary School is part of St. Louis City School District.
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