public elementary School
    Shepherd Elem

    Shepherd Elementary in Shepherd, Montana

    7842 Shepherd Road, Shepherd, MT 59079
    Enrollment

    366

    Grades

    -1-5

    Ratio

    15.9:1

    District

    Shepherd Elem

    (406)373-5516
    🦦34
    Fair1/5 metrics
    🦦34
    1/5 metrics

    Otter Score

    Fair

    B-
    Teachers
    A+
    Diversity

    About Shepherd Elementary

    Shepherd Elementary is a public elementary school located in Shepherd, Montana. The school serves grades -1-5 and has a total enrollment of 366 students. With a student-teacher ratio of 15.9:1, Shepherd Elementary has class sizes comparable to national averages.

    About Shepherd Elementary

    Shepherd Elementary is one of the top-rated public elementary school located in Shepherd, MT. Serving grades -1-5 with an enrollment of 366 students, the school is part of the Shepherd Elem. With a student-teacher ratio of 15.9:1, Shepherd Elementary maintains class sizes typical for schools in the region.

    Academic Performance

    Students at Shepherd Elementary perform below state averages on standardized assessments. Math proficiency stands at 0%, reading at 0%, and science at 0%. The school is actively working to close achievement gaps through targeted intervention programs and additional support resources.

    Community & Diversity

    Shepherd Elementary serves a community where 0% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Located in Shepherd, MT, the school benefits from the community's local amenities and family-friendly environment. Families choosing Shepherd Elementary gain access to the broader resources of the Shepherd Elem.

    DistrictShepherd Elem
    Typepublic
    Address7842 Shepherd Road
    Phone(406)373-5516
    Free/Reduced Lunch0%
    NCES ID302394000695

    Academics

    Test Scores

    Math ProficiencyN/A
    Reading ProficiencyN/A
    Science ProficiencyN/A

    Percentage of students meeting or exceeding proficiency standards on state assessments. Source: Montana Department of Education, 2025–2026.

    Students

    A+

    Demographics

    Source: NCES Common Core of Data, 2025–2026.

    Student Body

    Total Enrollment
    366
    Student-Teacher Ratio

    National avg: 16:1

    15.9:1
    Free/Reduced Lunch
    0%

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the Otter Score for Shepherd Elementary?

    Shepherd Elementary has an Otter Score of 34/100, rated "Fair". The Otter Score combines test scores, graduation rates, college readiness, student-teacher ratio, and AP course availability into a single 0-100 composite rating.

    What grades does Shepherd Elementary serve?

    Shepherd Elementary serves grades -1-5 with a total enrollment of 366 students. It is a public elementary school in Shepherd, Montana.

    What is the student-teacher ratio at Shepherd Elementary?

    Shepherd Elementary has a student-teacher ratio of 15.9:1. The national average is approximately 16:1.

    How diverse is Shepherd Elementary?

    The student body at Shepherd Elementary is . The school earns a diversity grade of A+.

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    Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and Montana Department of Education. Updated for the 2025–2026 school year. AreaOtter is not affiliated with Shepherd Elementary or Shepherd Elem.