Shepherd Elementary

Shepherd Elem
7842 Shepherd Road
Shepherd, MT 59079
342 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Shepherd Elementary School is a public school located in Shepherd, Montana, serving students in a rural community setting. As a key component of the Shepherd School District, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational education that balances core academic subjects with social and emotional development. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive, small-town environment where staff and families work closely together to ensure student success from the early formative years through the elementary grades.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by utilizing resources that align with Montana’s state curriculum standards. Beyond the classroom, Shepherd Elementary encourages community involvement and personal growth, aiming to prepare its students for the transition to the middle and high school levels within the same district. By maintaining a focus on individual student needs and community values, the school remains a central pillar for families living in the Shepherd area.
342
Total Students
22.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
26.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    312 (91.2%)
  • American Indian
    17 (5.0%)
  • Hispanic
    6 (1.8%)
  • Black
    4 (1.2%)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Shepherd Elem
Phone: (406)373-5516
Website: http://www.shepherd.k12.mt.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 342
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 75
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 17

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 6
Kindergarten 47
Grade 1 64
Grade 2 58
Grade 3 45
Grade 4 55
Grade 5 67
Gender Ratio
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