Heartland Elementary School serves 373 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
373 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
5%
Black
97%
47%
White
1%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Heartland Elementary School?
373 students attend Heartland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Heartland Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Heartland Elementary School offer ?
Heartland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Heartland Elementary School part of?
Heartland Elementary School is part of Hattiesburg Public School District.
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