MARY JO SHEPPARD EL

sheppard.mansfieldisd.org

455 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Mary Jo Sheppard Elementary, located in Mansfield, Texas, is a prominent campus within the Mansfield Independent School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. The campus is well-regarded for its commitment to high educational standards and its efforts to prepare young learners for future success through a comprehensive curriculum.

Beyond its core academics, the school actively promotes a culture of collaboration, involving parents and community members in the educational process to enhance the overall student experience. By utilizing modern instructional strategies and maintaining a focus on inclusivity, Mary Jo Sheppard Elementary strives to ensure that every student has the tools and encouragement needed to reach their full potential. For families interested in specific school programs, policies, or upcoming events, the campus maintains an informative website that serves as a central hub for school-community communication.

455

Total Students

35.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MARY JO SHEPPARD EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	169
Hispanic	140
Black	103
Asian	9
Two or More	31
American Indian	3

White
169 (37.1 %)
Hispanic
140 (30.8 %)
Black
103 (22.6 %)
Two or More
31 (6.8 %)
Asian
9 (2.0 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	MANSFIELD ISD
Phone:	(817)299-6600
Website:	http://sheppard.mansfieldisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	455
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	241
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 35

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 89