Below Average
#6940 of 8,552 schools in TX
Based on limited data
Shepherd Pri
Elementary School · Shepherd ISD · Shepherd, TX
A Shepherd ISD elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
1401 S BYRD AVE, Shepherd, TX 77371
- 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on TX statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Shepherd Pri sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average556/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Shepherd), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,705
Median home value
$155,300
Median rent
$1,008/mo
College educated
5.9%
Homeownership
77.8%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77371; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Shepherd ISD
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,514NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Shepherd Pri is listed in SHEPHERD ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shepherd Pri
Shepherd Pri is a public elementary school in Shepherd, TX, part of Shepherd ISD, serving approximately 502 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #6,940 of 8,552 schools in TX. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shepherd Pri
What grades does Shepherd Pri serve?
Shepherd Pri serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Shepherd Pri?
Shepherd Pri has an enrollment of approximately 502 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shepherd Pri?
The student-teacher ratio at Shepherd Pri is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shepherd Pri rank in TX?
Shepherd Pri ranks #6,940 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Shepherd Pri's MySchoolScout rating?
Shepherd Pri has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Shepherd Pri a charter school?
No, Shepherd Pri is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shepherd Pri a Title I school?
No, Shepherd Pri is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shepherd Pri?
83.3% of students at Shepherd Pri qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 502
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- San Jacinto County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.7%
- Phone
- (936) 628-3302
- Area population (ZIP 77371)
- 7,548
- Area median age
- 36.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 77371; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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