At a glance
Reported students
394
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
District of Columbia elementary enrollment
58th percentile
Compared with 142 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
397
Shepherd ES: 394 reported students.
State peer staffing position
81st percentile
13.1:1 reported; state peer median 10.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 367
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.1:1
What the reported data says about Shepherd ES
Shepherd ES is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Washington. It is one of 117 current school records connected to District of Columbia Public Schools. NCES reports 394 students for 2024–25.
Among 142 elementary schools in District of Columbia with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 364 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 58th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.1:1, above the District of Columbia median of 10.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (44.9%) and White (31.5%). English learners represent 7.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 4.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Shepherd ES
- 1How do the reported 13.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 30 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 4.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.73
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White31.5%
- Hispanic7.6%
- Black44.9%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial14%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in District of Columbia Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Garrison ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
395 reported students
Mann ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
397 reported students
Seaton ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
390 reported students
Wheatley Education Campus
Elementary · Grades PK–08
390 reported students
Payne ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
398 reported students
Hyde-Addison ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
400 reported students
Public schools near Shepherd ES
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Takoma ES Elementary · District of Columbia Public Schools | PK–05 | 483 | 0.9 mi |
| Rock Creek Forest Elementary Elementary · Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 690 | 1 mi |
| East Silver Spring Elementary Elementary · Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–05 | 540 | 1.1 mi |
| Takoma Park Elementary Elementary · Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–02 | 559 | 1.2 mi |
| Breakthrough Montessori PCS Elementary · Charter · Breakthrough Montessori PCS | PK–06 | 383 | 1.3 mi |
| Rosemary Hills Elementary Elementary · Montgomery County Public Schools | PK–02 | 499 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Shepherd ES
What grades does Shepherd ES serve?
Shepherd ES reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in District of Columbia Public Schools.
How many students attend Shepherd ES?
Shepherd ES reported 394 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 58th percentile among 142 District of Columbia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 367 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Shepherd ES?
The calculated ratio is 13.1:1, based on 394 students and 30 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The District of Columbia median for the same school level is 10.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Shepherd ES a public, charter, or magnet school?
Shepherd ES is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on District of Columbia Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Shepherd ES in?
Shepherd ES is part of District of Columbia Public Schools, based in Washington, DC, which operates 117 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Shepherd ES?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Takoma ES (0.9 mi), Rock Creek Forest Elementary (1 mi), East Silver Spring Elementary (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.