Serving 367 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shepherd Es ranks in the top 10% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 87% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 367 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shepherd Es ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Shepherd Es's student population of 367 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
367 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Shepherd Es ranks within the top 10% of all 212 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shepherd Es is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#20 out of 212 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
17%
Black
55%
65%
White
26%
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shepherd Es's ranking?
Shepherd Es is ranked #20 out of 212 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Shepherd Es often compared to?
Shepherd Esis often viewed alongside schools like Washington Yu Ying Pcs by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% DC state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% DC state average).
How many students attend Shepherd Es?
367 students attend Shepherd Es.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Shepherd Es students are Black, 26% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shepherd Es?
Shepherd Es has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Shepherd Es offer ?
Shepherd Es offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Shepherd Es part of?
Shepherd Es is part of District Of Columbia Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Shepherd Es located?
Shepherd Es is located in the Northwest Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 74 other public schools located in Northwest Washington.
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