Shepherd Elementary

1748 Charlotte Hwy
Mooresville, NC 28115

www.iss.k12.nc.us/schools/shepherd

711 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Shepherd Elementary School, located on Charlotte Highway in Mooresville, North Carolina, is a part of the Iredell-Statesville Schools district. Serving a diverse student body, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development. The campus serves as a local hub for families in the community, providing a curriculum designed to meet state educational standards while incorporating modern instructional strategies to prepare students for success in higher grade levels.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Shepherd Elementary prioritizes a well-rounded educational experience by encouraging parental involvement and community engagement. The school’s administration and faculty focus on creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to be curious, collaborative, and resilient. With a commitment to the "Iredell-Statesville" philosophy of excellence, the school strives to provide the resources and guidance necessary to help every student reach their full potential within a safe and structured learning environment.

711

Total Students

44.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

103.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shepherd Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	479
Hispanic	85
Black	59
Asian	22
Two or More	63
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
479 (67.4 %)
Hispanic
85 (12.0 %)
Two or More
63 (8.9 %)
Black
59 (8.3 %)
Asian
22 (3.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	No
District:	Iredell-Statesville Schools
Phone:	(704)664-2582
Website:	http://www.iss.k12.nc.us/schools/shepherd
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	711
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	735
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 1

Kindergarten 116

Grade 1 132

Grade 2 112

Grade 3 114

Grade 4 119

Grade 5 117

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Shepherd Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	1
Kindergarten	116
Grade 1	132
Grade 2	112
Grade 3	114
Grade 4	119
Grade 5	117

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Shepherd Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	334	47%
Male	377	53%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

Success Institute Charter School

Charter School 95 Students

1424-2 Rickert St
Statesville, NC 28677 (9.4 miles away)

Elementary School K - 8th