Shepherd Elementary School (Closed 2008)

Shepherd Elementary School serves 390 students in grades Kindergarten-3. 
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
390 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
17%
12%
Hispanic
65%
56%
Black
15%
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
Eligible for Free Lunch (06-07)
54%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
12%
10%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Shepherd Elementary School?
390 students attend Shepherd Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Shepherd Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Black, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shepherd Elementary School?
Shepherd Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Shepherd Elementary School offer ?
Shepherd Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Shepherd Elementary School part of?
Shepherd Elementary School is part of Hayward Unified School District.

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