Serving 392 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Shepard Hill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 392 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Shepard Hill Elementary School serves the west part of Plainfield, CT, covering an area of approximately 17.6 square miles. Families typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 7.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shepard Hill Elementary School's student population of 392 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
392 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
I promise to be respectful, responsible, safe and kind. I promise to do the right thing.
School Rankings
Shepard Hill Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shepard Hill Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#641 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.6%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shepard Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Shepard Hill Elementary School is ranked #641 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Shepard Hill Elementary School?
392 students attend Shepard Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Shepard Hill Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shepard Hill Elementary School?
Shepard Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Shepard Hill Elementary School offer ?
Shepard Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Shepard Hill Elementary School part of?
Shepard Hill Elementary School is part of Plainfield School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Early Release - Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
Last Day of School - ERD
June 11, 2027 (Friday)
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