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Shepard Hill Elementary School

234 Shepard Hill Rd.
Plainfield, CT 06374
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 300 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Shepard Hill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 300 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Bottom 50% in CT
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Shepard Hill Elementary School's student population of 300 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
300 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Shepard Hill Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shepard Hill Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CT)
#634 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Shepard Hill Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Shepard Hill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Shepard Hill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Shepard Hill Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Shepard Hill Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
10%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Shepard Hill Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Shepard Hill Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
82%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Shepard Hill Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Shepard Hill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Shepard Hill Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
0.32
This chart displays the diversity score of Shepard Hill Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Shepard Hill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Shepard Hill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shepard Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Shepard Hill Elementary School is ranked #634 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Shepard Hill Elementary School?
300 students attend Shepard Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Shepard Hill Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shepard Hill Elementary School?
Shepard Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Shepard Hill Elementary School offer ?
Shepard Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Shepard Hill Elementary School part of?
Shepard Hill Elementary School is part of Plainfield School District.
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Early Releaase Day-Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
No School- Thanksgiving Break
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
No School- Thanksgiving Break
November 29, 2024 (Friday)
No School- Spring Break
April 14, 2025 (Monday)
No School- Spring Break
April 15, 2025 (Tuesday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 300 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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