Sheppard Elementary

www.roselandsd.org/schools/sheppardaes/

573 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Sheppard Elementary School, located in the Roseland neighborhood of Santa Rosa, California, is a public school serving a diverse community of students in the Roseland School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, Sheppard Elementary aims to prepare its students for future success, often utilizing collaborative teaching strategies and community partnerships to address the unique needs of its student population.

Beyond its core academic mission, Sheppard Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and equity in education. The school promotes a positive campus culture that encourages family participation and provides resources to ensure all students have access to high-quality instruction. Through its connection to the broader Roseland School District, Sheppard works to build a bridge between the classroom and the home, creating a stable and nurturing foundation for children as they progress through their elementary years.

573

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sheppard Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	557
Black	1
Asian	4
Two or More	4

Hispanic
557 (97.2 %)
White
7 (1.2 %)
Asian
4 (0.7 %)
Two or More
4 (0.7 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Roseland
Phone:	(707)546-7050
Website:	http://www.roselandsd.org/schools/sheppardaes/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	573
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	457
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 101

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 69

Grade 6 108