Serving 320 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Heather Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 320 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Heather Elementary serves the southwest part of San Carlos, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Heather Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Heather Elementary School's student population of 320 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
320 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
2003
School Calendar
School Rankings
Heather Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heather Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#276 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
32%
12%
Hispanic
15%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
31%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
21%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heather Elementary School's ranking?
Heather Elementary School is ranked #276 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Heather Elementary School often compared to?
Heather Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arundel Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Heather Elementary School?
320 students attend Heather Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Heather Elementary School students are Asian, 31% of students are White, 21% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Heather Elementary School?
Heather Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Heather Elementary School offer ?
Heather Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Heather Elementary School part of?
Heather Elementary School is part of San Carlos Elementary School District.
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