Heritage Elementary School

301 Sw Prairie Trail Pky
Ankeny, IA 50023
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 551 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Heritage Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 551 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 50% in IA
  • : 75% (Top 30%)
  • : 70% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Heritage Elementary School's student population of 551 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
551 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Heritage Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heritage Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IA)
#439 out of 1221 schools
(Top 50%)
75%
64%
70%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
10%
12%
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Black
2%
7%
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White
79%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.37
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Heritage Elementary School's ranking?
Heritage Elementary School is ranked #439 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Heritage Elementary School?
551 students attend Heritage Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Heritage Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heritage Elementary School?
Heritage Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Heritage Elementary School offer ?
Heritage Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Heritage Elementary School part of?
Heritage Elementary School is part of Ankeny Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 551 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 75% (Top 30%)
  • : 70% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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