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Shepherd Elementary

7842 Shepherd Road, Shepherd, MT 59079, United States

+1 (406) 373-5516

http://www.shepherd.k12.mt.us

4.5

Overall Rating

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Shepherd Elementary Overview

About This School

Shepherd Elementary is a public elementary in Shepherd, Montana, serving 342 students in grades PK-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency levels of 47% in ELA and 42% in math. The school maintains a 15:1 student-teacher ratio with 21 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $52,457. One counselor is available to support the student body. The student population at Shepherd Elementary is 54% female and 46% male. Regarding ethnicity, the school is 91% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Black, and 1% Two or More Races.

342

Total Students

PK-5

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

21 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts47%

Mathematics42%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Yellowstone County

Students per Counselor

342:1

Shepherd Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

47%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 43%State Avg: 44%

42%

Mathematics

City Avg: 31%State Avg: 37%

N/A

Science

Class Information

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 13:1

State Avg: 11:1

342

Students per Counselor

Shepherd Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$52,457

City Avg: $48,865

State Avg: $47,501

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio15:1

Students per Counselor342:1

Shepherd Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

46.49%

Male

53.51%

Female

Total Enrollment: 342 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White91.23%

Hispanic1.75%

Asian0%

Black1.17%

Two or More Races0.58%

Native American4.97%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shepherd Elementary

Q: What is Shepherd Elementary?

A: Shepherd Elementary is a elementary public located in Shepherd.

Q: How many students attend Shepherd Elementary?

A: Shepherd Elementary has approximately 342 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Shepherd Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Shepherd Elementary is 15:1.

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Detailed Information about Shepherd Elementary

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Shepherd Elementary - Shepherd, MT

Quick Facts about Shepherd Elementary
School Name	Shepherd Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	7842 Shepherd Road, Shepherd, MT 59079, Shepherd, MT
County	Yellowstone County
Phone	+1 (406) 373-5516
Total Students	342
Student-Teacher Ratio	15:1
Full-Time Teachers	21
Rating	4.5/10
ELA Proficiency	47%
Math Proficiency	42%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Shepherd Elementary

What is Shepherd Elementary?

Shepherd Elementary is a elementary public located in Shepherd.

How many students attend Shepherd Elementary?

Shepherd Elementary has approximately 342 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Shepherd Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Shepherd Elementary is 15:1.

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