Shepardson Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 1501 Springwood Drive
       Fort Collins, CO  80525-2927


(970) 488-4525

District: Poudre School District R-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
109th of 935 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,127 Help


Students who attend Shepardson Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Fort Collins High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  440

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.2%
Hispanic:
7.3%
Two or more races:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.4% Help


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Compare Details Shepardson Elementary School ranks better than 88.3% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 8th among 31 ranked elementary schools in the Poudre School District R-1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.82. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.2%), Hispanic (7.3%), two or more races (3.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 21.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shepardson Elementary School is 15.1, which is the 14th best among 31 elementary schools in the Poudre School District R-1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shepardson Elementary School is $14,127. 18 elementary schools in the Poudre School District R-1 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Shepardson Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Shepardson Elementary School 109th of 935 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Shepardson Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Poudre School District R-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Poudre School District R-1 12th of 115 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Shepardson Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Shepardson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 85.64 93rd 808 88.5%
2005 75.21 208th 823 74.7%
2006 74.95 192nd 829 76.8%
2007 78.02 162nd 852 81.0%
2008 74.23 207th 849 75.6%
2009 73.88 221st 872 74.7%
2010 67.95 310th 925 66.5%
2011 72.44 253rd 935 72.9%
2012 70.53 279th 935 70.2%
2013 70.19 281st 954 70.5%
2014 61.83 370th 962 61.5%
2015 65.87 281st 938 70.0%
2016 69.80 248th 914 72.9%
2017 82.11 141st 929 84.8%
2018 81.42 154th 917 83.2%
2019 76.98 190th 965 80.3%
2021 72.27 214th 710 69.9%
2022 88.11 86th 921 90.7%
2023 85.82 109th 933 88.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Shepardson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.67 120th 690 82.6%
2019 70.03 196th 758 74.1%
2021 61.34 161st 351 54.1%
2022 79.32 98th 595 83.5%
2023 72.96 155th 642 75.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Shepardson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.83 155th 693 77.6%
2019 74.75 165th 764 78.4%
2021 61.46 165th 352 53.1%
2022 85.51 67th 594 88.7%
2023 82.86 92nd 649 85.8%
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Rank History for White students at Shepardson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 87.77 34th 596 94.3%
2022 72.96 107th 454 76.4%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Open Quote Common Core Warning at this elementary. They look poised to fully enact Common Core standards. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Open Quote Shepardson is a wonderful school with great teachers and a wonderful new principle. The STEM curriculum is very appropriate for today's education and they also boast a full time School Counselor, Angela Mitchell, that the kids LOVE. She spends time in the classroom working on life skills, such as conflict resolution, and positive behavior support. Keep up the great work! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Shepardson Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 572 1 13 12 1 n/a n/a 0 599
1989 543 4 12 12 0 n/a n/a 0 571
1990 557 3 11 11 1 n/a n/a 0 583
1991 559 4 10 16 1 n/a n/a 0 590
1992 533 4 12 14 5 n/a n/a 0 568
1993 517 2 15 11 1 n/a n/a 0 546
1994 468 1 16 13 2 n/a n/a 0 500
1995 468 0 24 13 6 n/a n/a 0 511
1996 468 0 24 13 6 n/a n/a 0 511
1997 469 2 28 20 10 n/a n/a 0 529
1998 455 6 35 21 8 n/a n/a 0 525
1999 473 7 30 23 4 n/a n/a 0 537
2000 447 8 27 17 5 n/a n/a 0 504
2001 433 14 25 21 4 n/a n/a 0 497
2002 396 11 31 51 5 n/a n/a 0 494
2003 396 11 31 51 5 n/a n/a 0 494
2004 392 9 24 52 6 n/a n/a 0 483
2005 385 11 23 63 3 n/a n/a 0 485
2006 384 8 23 67 2 n/a n/a 0 484
2007 381 11 16 51 5 n/a n/a 0 464
2008 342 12 19 46 5 n/a n/a 0 424
2009 354 16 19 44 4 n/a n/a 0 437
2010 291 16 15 34 5 n/a n/a 0 361
2011 292 18 11 38 1 0 13 0 373
2012 289 20 9 43 1 0 11 0 373
2013 273 16 9 45 0 0 15 0 358
2014 294 10 6 56 0 0 15 0 381
2015 310 6 6 63 0 0 11 0 396
2016 327 8 7 59 2 0 11 0 414
2017 343 4 6 49 2 0 9 0 413
2018 352 7 2 59 1 0 14 0 435
2019 347 5 2 45 1 0 15 0 415
2020 368 5 5 37 2 0 9 0 426
2021 362 9 6 29 4 0 14 0 424
2022 374 8 5 29 2 0 13 0 431
2023 375 7 9 32 1 1 15 0 440

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Shepardson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 599 26.2 22.8 n/a
1989 571 26.1 21.8 2.1
1990 583 26.1 22.3 2.2
1991 590 26.6 22.1 1.4
1992 568 25.6 22.1 1.6
1993 546 27.5 19.9 1.6
1994 500 23.0 21.7 1.6
1995 511 22.5 22.7 3.7
1996 511 22.5 22.7 3.7
1997 529 24.3 21.8 4.7
1998 525 25.3 20.8 3.6
1999 537 27.0 19.9 2.6
2000 504 26.6 18.9 5.8
2001 497 25.6 19.4 6.8
2002 494 26.2 18.9 11.3
2003 494 26.2 18.9 11.3
2004 483 27.3 17.7 13.9
2005 485 27.2 17.8 17.7
2006 484 27.3 17.7 14.9
2007 464 26.9 17.2 15.3
2008 424 26.7 15.9 13.7
2009 437 23.6 18.5 20.6
2010 361 20.0 18.0 23
2011 373 18.2 20.4 23.6
2012 373 19.3 19.3 22
2013 358 21.1 16.9 23.2
2014 381 20.0 18.9 26
2015 396 23.0 17.2 23.7
2016 414 23.0 18.0 24.4
2017 413 23.6 17.4 25.2
2018 435 25.7 16.8 24.4
2019 415 25.8 16.0 20.5
2020 426 26.2 16.2 20.7
2021 424 26.5 15.9 17.5
2022 431 27.1 15.8 18.8
2023 440 29.0 15.1 21.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Shepardson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 599 26.2 22.8 n/a
1989 571 26.1 21.8 2.1
1990 583 26.1 22.3 2.2
1991 590 26.6 22.1 1.4
1992 568 25.6 22.1 1.6
1993 546 27.5 19.9 1.6
1994 500 23.0 21.7 1.6
1995 511 22.5 22.7 3.7
1996 511 22.5 22.7 3.7
1997 529 24.3 21.8 4.7
1998 525 25.3 20.8 3.6
1999 537 27.0 19.9 2.6
2000 504 26.6 18.9 5.8
2001 497 25.6 19.4 6.8
2002 494 26.2 18.9 11.3
2003 494 26.2 18.9 11.3
2004 483 27.3 17.7 13.9
2005 485 27.2 17.8 17.7
2006 484 27.3 17.7 14.9
2007 464 26.9 17.2 15.3
2008 424 26.7 15.9 13.7
2009 437 23.6 18.5 20.6
2010 361 20.0 18.0 23
2011 373 18.2 20.4 23.6
2012 373 19.3 19.3 22
2013 358 21.1 16.9 23.2
2014 381 20.0 18.9 26
2015 396 23.0 17.2 23.7
2016 414 23.0 18.0 24.4
2017 413 23.6 17.4 25.2
2018 435 25.7 16.8 24.4
2019 415 25.8 16.0 20.5
2020 426 26.2 16.2 20.7
2021 424 26.5 15.9 17.5
2022 431 27.1 15.8 18.8
2023 440 29.0 15.1 21.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Shepardson Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,778
2020 $11,992
2021 $12,871
2022 $14,127

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Shepardson Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 190th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 109th of 933 Elementary schools
 8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Shepardson Elementary School)44.862.7
 17.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Poudre School District R-1)55.256
 0.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Shepardson Elementary School)38.860
 21.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Poudre School District R-1)55.254.3
 0.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Shepardson Elementary School)59.364.5
 5.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Poudre School District R-1)66.659.1
 7.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Shepardson Elementary School)66.159
 7.1%
   4th Grade Math (Poudre School District R-1)53.749.4
 4.3%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Shepardson Elementary School)63.950
 13.9%
   5th Grade Science (Poudre School District R-1)51.749.5
 2.2%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Shepardson Elementary School)70.572.4
 1.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Poudre School District R-1)66.464.3
 2.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Shepardson Elementary School)62.358.4
 3.9%
   5th Grade Math (Poudre School District R-1)54.552.6
 1.9%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Shepardson Elementary School)57.866.7
 8.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Poudre School District R-1)60.658.7
 1.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Shepardson Elementary School)55.159.2
 4.1%
   All Grades Math (Poudre School District R-1)5249.5
 2.5%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students415440
 6%
African American57
 40%
American Indian11
Asian29
 350%
Hispanic4532
 28.9%
Pacific Islander01
White347375
 8.1%
Two or More Races1515
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients20.5%21.4%
 0.9%


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Shepardson Elementary School ranks 109th of 935 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 440 students attended Shepardson Elementary School.

Students who attend Shepardson Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Fort Collins High School

Students at Shepardson Elementary School are 85% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% African American.


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