Serving 567 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Heritage Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 567 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Heritage Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Heritage Elementary School's student population of 567 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
567 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Heritage Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heritage Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#196 out of 1233 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
6%
13%
Black
7%
7%
White
81%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heritage Elementary School's ranking?
Heritage Elementary School is ranked #196 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Heritage Elementary School often compared to?
Heritage Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Ridge Elementary School, North Polk West Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Heritage Elementary School?
567 students attend Heritage Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Heritage Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heritage Elementary School?
Heritage Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, 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 Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Heritage Elementary School part of?
Heritage Elementary School is part of Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District.
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