SHEPPARD AFB EL

www.wfisd.net

350 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Sheppard Air Force Base Elementary (Sheppard AFB Elementary) is a public school located on the grounds of Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, Texas. As part of the Wichita Falls Independent School District (WFISD), the school serves a unique population primarily composed of children of military personnel stationed at the base. Because of its location, the school fosters a tight-knit community atmosphere characterized by resilience, mobility, and a deep appreciation for the military lifestyle shared by its students and staff.

The school is dedicated to providing a supportive educational environment that meets the specific needs of military-connected families, such as managing the transitions associated with frequent permanent change of station (PCS) moves. In addition to its standard curriculum, Sheppard AFB Elementary emphasizes character development and academic excellence to ensure students remain competitive regardless of where their families may be reassigned. By leveraging the resources of the WFISD while maintaining a specialized focus on military youth, the school serves as a stable and welcoming hub for children living on the installation.

350

Total Students

20.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SHEPPARD AFB EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	206
Hispanic	49
Black	34
Asian	9
Two or More	50
American Indian	2

White
206 (58.9 %)
Two or More
50 (14.3 %)
Hispanic
49 (14.0 %)
Black
34 (9.7 %)
Asian
9 (2.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)

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:	WICHITA FALLS ISD
Phone:	(940)235-1184
Website:	http://www.wfisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	350
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	17
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 36

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 42

Grade 6 26

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SHEPPARD AFB EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	36
Kindergarten	60
Grade 1	50
Grade 2	51
Grade 3	41
Grade 4	44
Grade 5	42
Grade 6	26

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SHEPPARD AFB EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	171	48.9%
Male	179	51.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)