Serving 448 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Heritage Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 448 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Heritage Elementary serves the southern part of Lynchburg, VA, covering an area of approximately 5.2 square miles. Most families are within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 3.1 miles to the school's edge and the furthest point being 5.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Heritage Elementary School's student population of 448 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
448 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
1926
Campus Size
10 acres
School Rankings
Heritage Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heritage Elementary School is 0.68, 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
#1662 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
8%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
50%
21%
White
21%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.2%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heritage Elementary School's ranking?
Heritage Elementary School is ranked #1662 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Heritage Elementary School often compared to?
Heritage Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William M. Bass Elementary School, Leesville Road Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Heritage Elementary School?
448 students attend Heritage Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Heritage Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Heritage Elementary School?
Heritage Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Heritage Elementary School offer ?
Heritage Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Heritage Elementary School part of?
Heritage Elementary School is part of Lynchburg City School District.
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