Heritage Elementary School ranked #13 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #53 in 2018 and consistently placing in the top 20% statewide over recent years as a Madison, AL public school.
Math proficiency at Heritage was 77% in 2023, significantly higher than the state average of 30% and district average of 58%, maintaining a top 1% ranking; reading proficiency was 82%, higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged 70–74%, also higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment rose slightly to 849 students in grades K–5 with a 17:1 student–teacher ratio; minority enrollment was 46%, reflecting a diverse student population including 110 Asian/Pacific Islander and 148 Black students.
Percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased from 8% in 2021 to 19% in 2023, indicating a rise in socioeconomic need; Heritage is Title I eligible and participates in the National School Lunch Program.
The school maintained a strong 95% graduation rate in 2023, outperforming the Alabama state average of 88% and matching the district rate.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 869 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Heritage Elementary School serves the southwest portion of Madison, AL, covering an area of approximately 7.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 2.2 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 4.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Heritage Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Heritage Elementary School's student population of 869 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
869 students
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
School Rankings
Heritage Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heritage Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#13 out of 1275 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
2%
Hispanic
8%
12%
Black
19%
31%
White
52%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.2%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heritage Elementary School's ranking?
Heritage Elementary School is ranked #13 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Heritage Elementary School often compared to?
Heritage Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Columbia Elementary School, Mill Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Heritage Elementary School?
869 students attend Heritage Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Heritage Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Heritage Elementary School?
Heritage Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Heritage Elementary School offer ?
Heritage Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Heritage Elementary School part of?
Heritage Elementary School is part of Madison City School District.
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