SHEPARD HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Shepard Hill Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Plainfield School District school district, located in Plainfield, CT with about 410 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, Shepard Hill Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Shepard Hill Elementary School is a public school located in Plainfield, Connecticut, serving students in the local community as part of the Plainfield Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential skills for its primary-level students. Through a combination of rigorous core curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to prepare young learners for future academic success while maintaining a focus on inclusivity and community engagement.

As part of the broader Plainfield school system, Shepard Hill Elementary works to align its educational practices with district-wide standards while meeting the specific needs of its student body. The school leverages its resources to encourage parental involvement and collaboration between home and the classroom, viewing this partnership as vital to a child's success. For families looking for more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or contact information, the school maintains an official presence on the district website at http://www.plainfieldschools.org.

For more information, contact Shepard Hill Elementary School at (860) 564-6432 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.