Heritage Elementary School
Tel:
(478)779-4715
- Heritage Elementary School serves 727 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 49% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 38% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60%.
Top Placements
Heritage Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Heritage Elementary School's student population of 727 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 727 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 47 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Heritage Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Heritage Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1040 out of 2,174 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 41% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 41% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 5% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 15% |
| Black | 66% | 37% |
| White | 22% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bibb County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Heritage Elementary School is Westside High School (2.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Weaver Middle School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Weaver Middle School (1.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Macon Weaver Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 809 students
1.5 miles
2570 Heath Rd
Macon, GA 31206
(478)779-4630 1.5 6-8 809 - Macon Union Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 507 students
2.1 miles
4831 Mamie Carter Dr
Macon, GA 31210
(478)773-2629 2.1 PK-5 507 - Macon Westside High School Grades: 9-12 | 1128 students
2.1 miles
2851 Heath Rd
Macon, GA 31206
(478)779-3800 2.1 9-12 1128 - Macon Carter Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 468 students
2.4 miles
5910 Zebulon Rd
Macon, GA 31210
(478)779-3350 2.4 PK-5 468 - Macon Butler Early Childhood Center Grades: PK | 18 students
3.5 miles
3705 Earl Street
Macon, GA 31204
(478)765-8711 3.5 PK 18
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