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).
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Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
229 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked QuestionsÂé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½> 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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