SHEPHERD PRI

www.shepherdisd.net

504 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Shepherd Primary School, located at 10300 Hwy 150 in Shepherd, Texas, serves as an essential part of the Shepherd Independent School District. As a primary-level campus, the school is dedicated to establishing a strong educational foundation for its youngest students, typically focusing on early childhood education through the primary grades. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development, ensuring that students are prepared for the challenges of upper elementary schooling.

The school operates under the broader mission of Shepherd ISD, which prioritizes community engagement, student achievement, and the cultivation of a safe, inclusive atmosphere. By leveraging resources provided by the district, Shepherd Primary focuses on literacy, numeracy, and foundational skills, often utilizing a blend of traditional instruction and modern educational tools to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Parents and community members can stay informed about school events, curriculum updates, and district policies through the official Shepherd ISD website.

504

Total Students

24.4

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SHEPHERD PRI
Demographic	Student Count
White	252
Hispanic	200
Black	13
Two or More	37
American Indian	2

White
252 (50.0%)
Hispanic
200 (39.7%)
Two or More
37 (7.3%)
Black
13 (2.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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:	SHEPHERD ISD
Phone:	(936)628-3302
Website:	http://www.shepherdisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	504
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	394
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 122

Kindergarten 122

Grade 1 126

Grade 2 134