At a glance
Reported students
440
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32.18
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
34th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
605
Mary Jo Sheppard El: 440 reported students.
State peer staffing position
30th percentile
13.7:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. 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
- 402
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.8:1
What the reported data says about Mary Jo Sheppard El
Mary Jo Sheppard El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Mansfield. It is one of 48 current school records connected to Mansfield ISD. NCES reports 440 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 34th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, close to the Texas median of 14.8:1 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 White (31.8%) and Black (30.2%). English learners represent 10.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Mary Jo Sheppard El
- 1How do the reported 13.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 32.18 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 10.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 61.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White31.8%
- Hispanic26.8%
- Black30.2%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.1%
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
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 Mansfield ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Louise Cabaniss Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–04
445 reported students
Nancy Neal El
Elementary · Grades PK–04
427 reported students
Thelma Jones El
Elementary · Grades PK–04
423 reported students
Roberta Tipps Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–04
471 reported students
Glenn Harmon El
Elementary · Grades PK–04
401 reported students
Janet Brockett El
Elementary · Grades PK–04
398 reported students
Public schools near Mary Jo Sheppard El
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy Neal El Elementary · Mansfield ISD | PK–04 | 427 | 1.1 mi |
| Alice Ponder El Elementary · Mansfield ISD | PK–04 | 647 | 1.7 mi |
| Roberta Tipps Academy Elementary · Mansfield ISD | PK–04 | 471 | 2.4 mi |
| Erma Nash El Elementary · Mansfield ISD | PK–04 | 602 | 2.6 mi |
| Carol Holt El Elementary · Mansfield ISD | PK–04 | 391 | 2.8 mi |
| J L Boren El Elementary · Mansfield ISD | PK–04 | 611 | 3.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mary Jo Sheppard El
What grades does Mary Jo Sheppard El serve?
Mary Jo Sheppard El reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Mansfield ISD.
How many students attend Mary Jo Sheppard El?
Mary Jo Sheppard El reported 440 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 34th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 402 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mary Jo Sheppard El?
The calculated ratio is 13.7:1, based on 440 students and 32.18 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Mary Jo Sheppard El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mary Jo Sheppard El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Mansfield ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Mary Jo Sheppard El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
61.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Mary Jo Sheppard El in?
Mary Jo Sheppard El is part of Mansfield ISD, based in Mansfield, TX, which operates 48 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Mary Jo Sheppard El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Nancy Neal El (1.1 mi), Alice Ponder El (1.7 mi), Roberta Tipps Academy (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.