Shepherd ES
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Washington, District of Columbia 20012 · District of Columbia Public Schools
#23 of 142 elementary schools in District of Columbia
#13924 of 50,301 nationally
About Shepherd ES
Shepherd ES is a public elementary located in Washington, in the District of Columbia Public Schools school district of District of Columbia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 394 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 66.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 23rd of 142 ranked elementary schools in District of Columbia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (70th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (65th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 394.
There are 235 schools in Washington; Shepherd ES ranks 40th of 223 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)57%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)13.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Shepherd ES by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 13.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Shepherd ES
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
District of Columbia International School
Washington · Charter high · Grades 6–12
1,654 students · 1.3 km away
Takoma ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
483 students · 1.4 km away
Rock Creek Forest Elementary
Chevy Chase · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
690 students · 1.7 km away
Takoma Park Middle
Silver Spring · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,177 students · 1.8 km away
East Silver Spring Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
540 students · 1.8 km away
Takoma Park Elementary
Takoma Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
559 students · 1.9 km away
Breakthrough Montessori PCS
Washington · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
383 students · 2.1 km away
Rosemary Hills Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
499 students · 2.1 km away
Piney Branch Elementary
Takoma Park · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
575 students · 2.1 km away
Coolidge HS
Washington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,029 students · 2.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in District of Columbia with a comparable Enrollment.
Garrison ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
395 students
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397 students
Seaton ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
390 students
Wheatley Education Campus
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
390 students
Payne ES
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
398 students
Hyde-Addison ES
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Frequently asked questions
Is Shepherd ES a good school?
Shepherd ES has a Success Index (US) of 66.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #23 of 142 in District of Columbia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Shepherd ES rank in District of Columbia?
Shepherd ES ranks #23 of 142 elementary schools in District of Columbia and #13924 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Shepherd ES?
Shepherd ES had 394 students in 2025.
Is Shepherd ES a elementary school or a high school?
Shepherd ES is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Shepherd ES?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Shepherd ES; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.