SHEPARD EL

www.pisd.edu

400 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Shepard Elementary School is a public school serving students in grades K-5, located in Plano, Texas, within the Plano Independent School District (PISD). The school is situated in a residential area near the intersection of Wilson Drive and W. Spring Creek Parkway. As part of the Plano ISD, Shepard Elementary adheres to the district’s comprehensive curriculum, focusing on core academic subjects while emphasizing a supportive and inclusive environment designed to foster both intellectual and social-emotional growth in its student body.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and community involvement. It features a diverse student population and maintains strong partnerships with parents and local stakeholders through an active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA). With a focus on preparing students for future success, Shepard Elementary utilizes various instructional strategies to meet individual learning needs, supported by the resources and standards maintained by the broader Plano school district.

400

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SHEPARD EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	227
Hispanic	68
Black	17
Asian	53
Two or More	34
American Indian	1

White
227 (56.8%)
Hispanic
68 (17.0%)
Asian
53 (13.3%)
Two or More
34 (8.5%)
Black
17 (4.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	PLANO ISD
Phone:	(469)752-3100
Website:	http://www.pisd.edu
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	400
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	69
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 57

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SHEPARD EL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	57
Grade 1	77
Grade 2	65
Grade 3	72
Grade 4	72
Grade 5	57

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SHEPARD EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	187	46.8%
Male	213	53.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)