Shepherd Elementary School serves 190 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
190 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
10%
Black
n/a
11%
White
99%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Shepherd Elementary School?
190 students attend Shepherd Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Shepherd Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shepherd Elementary School?
Shepherd Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Shepherd Elementary School offer ?
Shepherd Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Shepherd Elementary School part of?
Shepherd Elementary School is part of Adair County School District.
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