Sheppard Afb Elementary

Summary:

Sheppard Afb Elementary is a public elementary school in Wichita Falls, Texas, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of around 350. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top 15% of Texas elementary schools and outperforms the district and state on academic measures.

Sheppard Afb Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, with STAAR test scores significantly higher than the Wichita Falls Independent School District and the state of Texas. For example, in 2023-2024, 84.21% of 6th-grade students at Sheppard Afb Elementary were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to just 42.22% for the district and 54.45% for the state. The school also has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of White and multi-racial students compared to nearby schools, and a relatively low percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

Compared to nearby schools like Fain Elementary, Southern Hills Elementary, and Zundelowitz Elementary, Sheppard Afb Elementary stands out with its lower student-teacher ratio, higher spending per student, and consistently strong academic performance. These factors contribute to a more favorable learning environment and help the school serve as a model for other schools in the Wichita Falls Independent School District.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 301 Anderson Dr
       Wichita Falls, TX  76311-1336


(940) 235-1184

District: Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
444th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,836 Help


Students who attend Sheppard Afb Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Kirby Middle
High:    Hirschi High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  350

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.9%
Two or more races:
14.3%
Hispanic:
14.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.9% Help


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Compare Details Sheppard Afb Elementary ranks better than 90.5% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks first among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.13. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Sheppard Afb Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (58.9%), two or more races (14.3%), Hispanic (14%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 18.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sheppard Afb Elementary is 16.7, which is the highest among 14 elementary schools in the Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sheppard Afb Elementary is $9,836. 11 elementary schools in the Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sheppard Afb Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sheppard Afb Elementary 444th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Sheppard Afb Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd) 665th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sheppard Afb Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sheppard Afb Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 64.29 1274th 3465 63.2%
2005 72.07 872nd 3475 74.9%
2006 80.96 353rd 3476 89.8%
2007 82.41 297th 3724 92.0%
2008 82.10 361st 3768 90.4%
2009 83.23 309th 3884 92.0%
2010 78.80 536th 3937 86.4%
2011 71.36 1093rd 4095 73.3%
2012 81.88 567th 4206 86.5%
2013 68.93 1231st 4221 70.8%
2014 60.64 1725th 4260 59.5%
2015 59.24 1838th 4320 57.5%
2016 76.44 922nd 4286 78.5%
2017 81.30 658th 4329 84.8%
2018 83.38 578th 4359 86.7%
2019 82.53 605th 4479 86.5%
2021 82.72 655th 4578 85.7%
2022 81.73 673rd 4581 85.3%
2023 90.10 374th 4647 92.0%
2024 88.13 444th 4675 90.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sheppard Afb Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.48 298th 1046 71.5%
2019 70.51 260th 1112 76.6%
2022 55.45 444th 1004 55.8%
2023 71.51 262nd 1099 76.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sheppard Afb Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.44 497th 3556 86.0%
2024 91.32 183rd 3638 95.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sheppard Afb Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 95.22 79th 4086 98.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sheppard Afb Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.93 1567th 4264 63.3%
2019 72.92 672nd 4309 84.4%
2021 64.75 1142nd 4451 74.3%
2022 58.75 1559th 4477 65.2%
2023 90.32 153rd 4521 96.6%
2024 85.09 295th 4560 93.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Sheppard Afb Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.63 764th 4306 82.3%
2019 72.92 893rd 4348 79.5%
2021 78.72 729th 4499 83.8%
2022 81.52 624th 4561 86.3%
2023 84.25 540th 4588 88.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Sheppard Afb Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.86 648th 3106 79.1%
2019 75.91 367th 3184 88.5%
2021 71.00 891st 3006 70.4%
2022 68.15 898th 2958 69.6%
2023 71.25 706th 2980 76.3%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Sheppard Afb Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.29 2414th 4240 43.1%
2019 55.95 1581st 4295 63.2%
2021 60.34 1197th 4331 72.4%
2022 46.16 2370th 4461 46.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Sheppard Afb Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.20 416th 4319 90.4%
2019 85.24 466th 4357 89.3%
2021 82.33 609th 4498 86.5%
2022 78.64 769th 4563 83.1%
2023 90.64 311th 4585 93.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Sheppard Afb Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.89 619th 2483 75.1%
2024 51.32 1052nd 2421 56.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sheppard Afb Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.31 108th 4168 97.4%
2019 96.93 42nd 4188 99.0%
2022 88.43 253rd 4376 94.2%
2023 78.67 579th 4401 86.8%
2024 69.44 971st 4431 78.1%
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Rank History for White students at Sheppard Afb Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.93 878th 3127 71.9%
2019 60.44 1140th 3142 63.7%
2021 64.93 907th 3082 70.6%
2022 69.13 810th 3082 73.7%
2023 83.86 293rd 3106 90.6%
2024 83.85 269th 3078 91.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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.

Sheppard Afb Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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by a parent
Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Open Quote I love the interaction between the students and the teachers. Its like their second family at Sheppard AFB Elementary. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Sheppard Afb Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 277 82 18 33 n/a n/a n/a 0 410
1989 257 66 16 23 1 n/a n/a 0 363
1990 245 71 15 29 0 n/a n/a 0 360
1991 243 53 13 41 0 n/a n/a 0 350
1992 241 59 17 33 0 n/a n/a 0 350
1993 294 82 18 40 0 n/a n/a 0 434
1994 301 89 14 36 2 n/a n/a 0 442
1995 290 110 16 32 1 n/a n/a 0 449
1996 290 110 16 32 1 n/a n/a 0 449
1997 243 95 18 28 2 n/a n/a 0 386
1998 238 84 13 25 2 n/a n/a 0 362
1999 232 71 10 31 5 n/a n/a 0 349
2000 235 62 11 31 4 n/a n/a 0 343
2001 216 50 9 24 4 n/a n/a 0 303
2002 198 53 9 24 1 n/a n/a 0 285
2003 198 53 9 24 1 n/a n/a 0 285
2004 225 61 12 36 0 n/a n/a 0 334
2005 177 60 9 31 2 n/a n/a 0 279
2006 194 73 8 25 1 n/a n/a 0 301
2007 180 55 11 39 1 n/a n/a 0 286
2008 157 53 7 40 0 n/a n/a 0 257
2009 162 57 15 44 3 n/a n/a 0 281
2010 197 54 19 55 0 n/a n/a 0 325
2011 176 47 15 70 3 3 7 0 321
2012 180 42 13 42 5 2 3 0 287
2013 192 39 13 43 3 0 11 0 301
2014 195 57 17 32 4 2 5 0 312
2015 198 49 10 23 4 1 3 0 288
2016 178 41 17 41 3 0 13 0 293
2017 185 34 11 36 1 0 18 0 285
2018 188 33 7 47 1 5 36 0 317
2019 188 23 6 52 2 1 40 0 312
2020 210 35 6 50 2 2 30 0 335
2021 201 26 5 42 0 0 44 0 318
2022 202 27 10 62 2 2 44 0 349
2023 206 34 9 49 2 0 50 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 Sheppard Afb Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 410 21.0 19.5 n/a
1989 363 n/a n/a n/a
1990 360 21.0 17.1 n/a
1991 350 20.7 16.9 n/a
1992 350 21.1 16.5 19.7
1993 434 23.0 18.9 49.3
1994 442 27.7 16.0 16.1
1995 449 28.2 15.9 14.7
1996 449 28.2 15.9 14.7
1997 386 27.1 14.2 18.7
1998 362 28.3 12.8 15.7
1999 349 25.1 13.9 50.7
2000 343 25.2 13.6 49
2001 303 25.2 12.0 46.2
2002 285 21.4 13.3 38.6
2003 285 21.4 13.3 38.6
2004 334 22.8 14.6 39.8
2005 279 23.0 12.1 44.8
2006 301 21.9 13.7 42.9
2007 286 22.7 12.6 42.7
2008 257 20.7 12.4 37.7
2009 281 21.1 13.3 32.4
2010 325 22.0 14.7 22.8
2011 321 23.0 13.9 21.2
2012 287 21.0 13.6 16.7
2013 301 20.0 15.0 17.3
2014 312 20.3 15.3 19.2
2015 288 19.0 15.1 14.9
2016 293 21.0 13.9 13.3
2017 285 20.6 13.8 15.1
2018 317 21.1 15.0 15.1
2019 312 22.4 13.8 28.8
2020 335 22.0 15.1 37.6
2021 318 23.0 13.8 13.8
2022 349 23.0 15.1 20.6
2023 350 20.9 16.7 18.9

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 Sheppard Afb Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 410 21.0 19.5 n/a
1989 363 n/a n/a n/a
1990 360 21.0 17.1 n/a
1991 350 20.7 16.9 n/a
1992 350 21.1 16.5 19.7
1993 434 23.0 18.9 49.3
1994 442 27.7 16.0 16.1
1995 449 28.2 15.9 14.7
1996 449 28.2 15.9 14.7
1997 386 27.1 14.2 18.7
1998 362 28.3 12.8 15.7
1999 349 25.1 13.9 50.7
2000 343 25.2 13.6 49
2001 303 25.2 12.0 46.2
2002 285 21.4 13.3 38.6
2003 285 21.4 13.3 38.6
2004 334 22.8 14.6 39.8
2005 279 23.0 12.1 44.8
2006 301 21.9 13.7 42.9
2007 286 22.7 12.6 42.7
2008 257 20.7 12.4 37.7
2009 281 21.1 13.3 32.4
2010 325 22.0 14.7 22.8
2011 321 23.0 13.9 21.2
2012 287 21.0 13.6 16.7
2013 301 20.0 15.0 17.3
2014 312 20.3 15.3 19.2
2015 288 19.0 15.1 14.9
2016 293 21.0 13.9 13.3
2017 285 20.6 13.8 15.1
2018 317 21.1 15.0 15.1
2019 312 22.4 13.8 28.8
2020 335 22.0 15.1 37.6
2021 318 23.0 13.8 13.8
2022 349 23.0 15.1 20.6
2023 350 20.9 16.7 18.9

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 Sheppard Afb Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,134 (13.6%) $7,185 (86.4%) $8,319
2020 $1,517 (17.8%) $6,987 (82.2%) $8,504
2021 $1,117 (11.4%) $8,720 (88.7%) $9,836

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sheppard Afb Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 605th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 374th of 4647 Elementary schools
 5.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Sheppard Afb Elementary)6758
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))3337
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sheppard Afb Elementary)5563
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))3633
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Sheppard Afb Elementary)5974
 15%
   4th Grade Reading (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))3435
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sheppard Afb Elementary)4764
 17%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))3634
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Sheppard Afb Elementary)7985
 6%
   5th Grade Reading (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))4642
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sheppard Afb Elementary)7679
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))4740
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Sheppard Afb Elementary)6959
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))4429
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
6th Grade Reading (Sheppard Afb Elementary)6779
 12%
   6th Grade Reading (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))3036
 6%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sheppard Afb Elementary)6783
 16%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))3733
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students312350
 12.2%
African American2334
 47.8%
American Indian22
Asian69
 50%
Hispanic5249
 5.8%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White188206
 9.6%
Two or More Races4050
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.8%18.9%
 10%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sheppard Afb Elementary

Students at Sheppard Afb Elementary are 59% White, 14% Two or more races, 14% Hispanic, 10% African American, 3% Asian.

Students who attend Sheppard Afb Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kirby Middle
High : Hirschi High School

Yes. Sheppard Afb Elementary ranks in the top 9.5% of Texas elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 350 students attended Sheppard Afb Elementary.


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