Serving 492 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Heritage Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 492 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Heritage Elementary School serves the southwest part of Wilmington, DE, encompassing an area of approximately 3.3 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.2 miles to the school from the edge of the attendance zone and the furthest point being 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Heritage Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Heritage Elementary School's student population of 492 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
492 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
Heritage Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heritage Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#30 out of 199 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
16%
20%
Black
11%
31%
White
67%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heritage Elementary School's ranking?
Heritage Elementary School is ranked #30 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Heritage Elementary School often compared to?
Heritage Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Johnson (Joseph E. Jr) Elementary School, Linden Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Heritage Elementary School?
492 students attend Heritage Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Heritage Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Heritage Elementary School?
Heritage Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
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 Red Clay Consolidated School District.
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