SHEPHERD INT

www.shepherdisd.net

400 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Shepherd Intermediate School is a public campus located in Shepherd, Texas, serving students within the Shepherd Independent School District. As an intermediate-level school, it typically bridges the gap between elementary and middle school, focusing on the developmental and academic needs of students in upper elementary grades (typically grades 3 through 5). The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while preparing students for the transition to secondary education.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Shepherd Independent School District, which prioritizes student success, character development, and community engagement. By leveraging its location on Railroad Avenue, the school serves as a central hub for the local community, working closely with parents and faculty to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. For families seeking specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district initiatives, the school maintains an active presence on the district’s official website at http://www.shepherdisd.net.

400

Total Students

23.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SHEPHERD INT
Demographic	Student Count
White	193
Hispanic	166
Black	10
Two or More	29
American Indian	2

White
193 (48.2%)
Hispanic
166 (41.5%)
Two or More
29 (7.2%)
Black
10 (2.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

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)628-6764
Website:	http://www.shepherdisd.net
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	400
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	323
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Grade 3 129

Grade 4 148

Grade 5 123