District Overview
Situated at 7842 Shepherd Road in Shepherd, Montana, the Shepherd Elementary School District serves as a vital educational hub within a distant rural setting located in the greater Billings metropolitan area. As an open, traditional public school district, it operates independently of charter management and oversees two primary educational facilities. The district provides a comprehensive academic environment designed for early childhood and young adolescent development, serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade.

During the 2024–2025 academic school year, the district enrolled a total of 522 students across its primary and middle grade levels, maintaining a balanced student population that benefits from close-knit class sizes. To foster academic growth and ensure efficient school operations, the district employs a robust workforce of approximately 140 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes a teaching staff of around 72 full-time equivalent educators, supported by over 10 instructional aides and nearly 58 support staff personnel. Community members, prospective families, and researchers seeking further information about district programs can visit their official portal at www.shepherd.k12.mt.us or contact the main office at (406) 373-5461.
2
Total Schools
522
Total Students
72.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shepherd Elem
Demographic Student Count
White477
Hispanic10
Black5
Asian1
Two or More3
American Indian24
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    477 (91.4%)
  • American Indian
    24 (4.6%)
  • Hispanic
    10 (1.9%)
  • Black
    5 (1.0%)
  • Two or More
    3 (0.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.4%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Shepherd Elem
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
High0
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not applicable
Number of schools:2
Students:522*
Teachers (FTE):72.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.2
Schools in Shepherd Elem
Found 2 Schools
Charter School 342 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
Charter School 180 Students