Shepherd Elementary School

Summary:

Shepherd Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Washington, DC, serving grades PK-5 with an enrollment of around 350 students. The school is part of the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) district, which is ranked 26th out of 47 districts in DC and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Shepherd Elementary consistently ranks among the top 20 elementary schools in DC, with a ranking of 8th out of 126 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics are significantly higher than the DCPS and DC state averages across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 76.2% of 3rd graders, 72.9% of 4th graders, and 71.4% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 35% and 28.2% for DCPS and DC, respectively. In Mathematics, 66.7% of 3rd graders, 64.6% of 4th graders, and 61.9% of 5th graders were proficient or better, compared to 36.2% and 29.9% for DCPS and DC. Shepherd Elementary also has a more diverse student population compared to many of the nearby schools, with a racial makeup of 28.29% White, 51.14% African American, 9.14% Hispanic, and 10.57% two or more races in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's African American student population is particularly strong, with Shepherd Elementary ranking 2nd out of 63 DC elementary schools for this subgroup in the 2023-2024 school year.

When comparing Shepherd Elementary to the nearby schools, such as Whittier Elementary, Brightwood Elementary, and Takoma Elementary, Shepherd consistently outperforms them in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency rates across all grade levels. Additionally, Shepherd Elementary appears to have a higher per-student spending and a lower student-teacher ratio compared to the nearby schools, which may contribute to its strong academic performance. Overall, Shepherd Elementary School stands out as a high-performing, diverse, and well-resourced elementary school within the DCPS district, providing a quality education to its students and serving as a model for other schools in the area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 7800 14th St NW
       Washington, DC  20012


(202) 576-6140

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
8th of 126 District Of Columbia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,913 Help


Students who attend Shepherd Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Deal Middle School
High:    Jackson-Reed High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  350

Racial breakdown:

African American:
51.1%
White:
28.3%
Two or more races:
10.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Shepherd Elementary School ranks better than 93.7% of elementary schools in District Of Columbia. It also ranks 8th among 75 ranked elementary schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.8. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (51.1%), White (28.3%), two or more races (10.6%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shepherd Elementary School is 12.3. 59 elementary schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shepherd Elementary School is $23,913. 69 elementary schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Shepherd Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Shepherd Elementary School 8th of 126 District Of Columbia public elementary schools. (See Shepherd Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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District of Columbia Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks District of Columbia Public Schools 26th of 47 District Of Columbia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Shepherd Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Shepherd Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 80.29 25th 111 77.5%
2011 87.17 14th 111 87.4%
2012 90.34 12th 112 89.3%
2014 85.54 15th 109 86.2%
2015 79.46 17th 97 82.5%
2016 78.87 18th 99 81.8%
2017 84.59 16th 108 85.2%
2018 83.91 21st 120 82.5%
2019 83.96 17th 122 86.1%
2022 86.99 16th 97 83.5%
2023 93.46 14th 128 89.1%
2024 96.80 8th 126 93.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Shepherd Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.27 19th 110 82.7%
2019 79.15 20th 117 82.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Shepherd Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.67 16th 90 82.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Shepherd Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.37 22nd 113 80.5%
2019 84.28 14th 113 87.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Shepherd Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.73 7th 100 93.0%
2019 91.91 4th 106 96.2%
2022 89.23 2nd 35 94.3%
2024 98.55 2nd 63 96.8%
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Rank History for White students at Shepherd Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 71.24 7th 26 73.1%
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Data source: test scores: Office of the State Superintendent of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Shepherd Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Office of the State Superintendent of Education

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by a parent
Monday, February 11, 2019

Open Quote Wonderful teachers and principal and an involved parent community. I feel so lucky my baby goes here! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Shepherd Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 22 391 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 424
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 377 377
1990 26 340 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 374
1991 22 331 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 363
1992 17 400 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 427
1993 19 426 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 453
1994 21 413 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 444
1995 20 395 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 424
1996 20 395 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 424
1997 16 365 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1998 17 344 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 372
1999 18 307 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 335
2000 14 330 3 12 1 n/a n/a 0 360
2001 14 325 3 16 1 n/a n/a 0 359
2002 15 320 4 15 0 n/a n/a 0 354
2003 15 320 4 15 0 n/a n/a 0 354
2004 13 320 5 13 0 n/a n/a 0 351
2005 9 303 4 14 0 n/a n/a 0 330
2006 9 302 3 13 1 n/a n/a 0 328
2007 14 292 4 17 1 n/a n/a 0 328
2008 13 244 8 19 0 n/a n/a 0 284
2009 17 312 6 20 0 n/a n/a 0 355
2010 18 287 7 19 0 n/a n/a 0 331
2011 22 282 4 28 0 0 16 0 352
2012 21 262 8 23 0 0 22 0 336
2013 15 248 6 26 0 0 19 0 314
2014 13 239 0 27 1 1 23 0 304
2015 28 249 0 26 0 1 14 0 318
2016 36 257 0 24 0 0 13 0 330
2017 48 265 2 26 0 0 20 0 361
2018 50 263 2 26 1 0 22 0 364
2019 66 250 2 35 0 0 26 0 379
2020 67 234 2 38 2 0 28 0 371
2021 81 219 0 34 3 0 35 0 372
2022 94 202 0 28 1 0 42 0 367
2023 99 179 2 32 1 0 37 0 350

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Shepherd Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 424 23.0 18.4 3.3
1989 377 26.0 14.5 3.7
1990 374 18.0 20.7 2.4
1991 363 18.0 20.1 3.9
1992 427 20.0 21.3 12.4
1993 453 26.0 17.4 9.5
1994 444 21.0 21.1 7.2
1995 424 20.0 21.2 13
1996 424 20.0 21.2 13
1997 388 17.0 22.8 13.4
1998 372 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 335 23.0 14.6 n/a
2000 360 24.5 14.7 20.6
2001 359 25.0 14.4 22.6
2002 354 n/a n/a 20.1
2003 354 n/a n/a 20.1
2004 351 22.0 16.0 14.5
2005 330 23.0 14.3 21.8
2006 328 24.0 13.7 16.8
2007 328 29.0 11.3 21
2008 284 9.0 31.6 17.6
2009 355 29.5 12.0 26.2
2010 331 31.0 10.6 30.2
2011 352 26.5 13.2 99.1
2012 336 23.5 14.2 28
2013 314 23.5 13.3 33.4
2014 304 23.5 12.9 99
2015 318 24.0 13.2 99.1
2016 330 22.0 15.0 27.9
2017 361 28.0 12.8 n/a
2018 364 25.0 14.5 n/a
2019 379 25.0 15.1 n/a
2020 371 26.5 14.0 n/a
2021 372 25.5 14.5 n/a
2022 367 25.5 14.3 n/a
2023 350 28.3 12.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Shepherd Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 424 23.0 18.4 3.3
1989 377 26.0 14.5 3.7
1990 374 18.0 20.7 2.4
1991 363 18.0 20.1 3.9
1992 427 20.0 21.3 12.4
1993 453 26.0 17.4 9.5
1994 444 21.0 21.1 7.2
1995 424 20.0 21.2 13
1996 424 20.0 21.2 13
1997 388 17.0 22.8 13.4
1998 372 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 335 23.0 14.6 n/a
2000 360 24.5 14.7 20.6
2001 359 25.0 14.4 22.6
2002 354 n/a n/a 20.1
2003 354 n/a n/a 20.1
2004 351 22.0 16.0 14.5
2005 330 23.0 14.3 21.8
2006 328 24.0 13.7 16.8
2007 328 29.0 11.3 21
2008 284 9.0 31.6 17.6
2009 355 29.5 12.0 26.2
2010 331 31.0 10.6 30.2
2011 352 26.5 13.2 99.1
2012 336 23.5 14.2 28
2013 314 23.5 13.3 33.4
2014 304 23.5 12.9 99
2015 318 24.0 13.2 99.1
2016 330 22.0 15.0 27.9
2017 361 28.0 12.8 n/a
2018 364 25.0 14.5 n/a
2019 379 25.0 15.1 n/a
2020 371 26.5 14.0 n/a
2021 372 25.5 14.5 n/a
2022 367 25.5 14.3 n/a
2023 350 28.3 12.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Shepherd Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,766 (10.6%) $14,965 (89.4%) $16,732
2020 $1,840 (9.9%) $16,676 (90.1%) $18,516
2021 $2,620 (13.2%) $17,168 (86.8%) $19,788
2022 $3,856 (18.0%) $17,554 (82.0%) $21,410
2023 $3,281 (13.7%) $20,632 (86.3%) $23,913

Data source: District Of Columbia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Shepherd Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 17th of 122 Elementary schoolsRanks 14th of 128 Elementary schools
 3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Shepherd Elementary School)74.564.6
 9.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)43.237.4
 5.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)41.830.6
 11.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Shepherd Elementary School)5670.8
 14.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)35.832.3
 3.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)33.126.1
 7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Shepherd Elementary School)42.666.7
 24.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)39.734.8
 4.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)38.529.2
 9.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Shepherd Elementary School)61.781
 19.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)41.441.3
 0.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)38.234.7
 3.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Shepherd Elementary School)44.240.9
 3.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)33.428.8
 4.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)32.425.4
 7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Shepherd Elementary School)59.665.9
 6.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)36.438.1
 1.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)35.533.7
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students379350
 7.7%
African American250179
 28.4%
American Indian01
Asian22
Hispanic3532
 8.6%
Pacific Islander00
White6699
 50%
Two or More Races2637
 42.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Shepherd Elementary School

Students at Shepherd Elementary School are 51% African American, 28% White, 11% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 350 students attended Shepherd Elementary School.

Students who attend Shepherd Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Deal Middle School
High : Jackson-Reed High School

Yes. Shepherd Elementary School ranks in the top 6.3% of District Of Columbia elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the D.C. Office of the State Superintendent of Education.

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