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Heritage Elementary School

816 College Ave
Lima, OH 45805

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Heritage Elementary School serves 453 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.

Heritage Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 50%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 57%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 32% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 453 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 64%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in OH
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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School Overview

Heritage Elementary School's student population of 453 students has declined by 6% over five school years.

The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-4

Total Students

453 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

30 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Heritage Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Heritage Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (OH)

Overall Testing Rank

#2235 out of 3137 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Heritage Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

40-44%

50%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Heritage Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

30-34%

57%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Heritage Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

17:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Heritage Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

Black

36%

17%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Heritage Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

36%

68%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Heritage Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

21%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.70

0.51

This chart display the diversity score of Heritage Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

100%

39%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Heritage Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Heritage Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Lima City School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Heritage Elementary School's ranking?

Heritage Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for: Most diverse schools (Top 5%) and Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).

How many students attend Heritage Elementary School?

453 students attend Heritage Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

36% of Heritage Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 21% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Heritage Elementary School?

Heritage Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.

What grades does Heritage Elementary School offer ?

Heritage Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4

What school district is Heritage Elementary School part of?

Heritage Elementary School is part of Lima City School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 453 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 64%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education