Heaton Elementary School
Tel:
(559)457-2920
- Heaton Elementary School serves 645 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Heaton Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Heaton Elementary School's student population of 645 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 645 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Heaton Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has increased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Heaton Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #8996 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 12% | 38% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 16% | 48% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 77% | 54% |
| Black | 9% | 6% |
| White | 9% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 81% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fresno Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Heaton Elementary School is Phillip J Patino School Of Entrepreneurship (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Dewolf Continuation High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Susan B. Anthony Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fresno Fresno City And Fresno State Preschools Magnet School
Grades: M
0.4 miles
1101 E. Univ Ave.
Fresno, CA 93721
(559)457-3220 0.4 M n/a - Fresno Phillip J Patino School Of Entrepreneurship Grades: 10-12 | 226 students
0.5 miles
2000 E. Cambridge Ave.
Fresno, CA 93703
(559)248-7360 0.5 10-12 226 - Fresno Susan B. Anthony Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 441 students
0.5 miles
1542 E. Webster St.
Fresno, CA 93728
(559)457-2520 0.5 K-6 441 - Fresno Design Science Early College High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 239 students
0.6 miles
2004 E. Cambridge Ave.
Fresno, CA 93703
(559)248-7353 0.6 9-12 239 - Fresno Dewolf Continuation High School Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 148 students
0.6 miles
2445 W Dakota
Fresno, CA 93703
(559)457-2990 0.6 7-12 148
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