Overview
SHEPARD EL is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in PLANO, Texas. The school enrolls 400 students. It is part of the PLANO ISD district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
19% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 64% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictPLANO ISD
County48085
CityPLANO
ZIP75075
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID483510003971
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment400
White56.8%
Hispanic / Latino17.0%
Black / African American4.2%
Asian13.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races8.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %19%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)