Heritage Elementary School

1501 School Road
Lake Ozark, MO 65049
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Heritage Elementary School serves 362 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 362 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Heritage Elementary School's student population of 362 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
362 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'

School Rankings

The diversity score of Heritage Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
n/a
15%
White
88%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.22
(22-23)
24.9%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Wild Boars

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Heritage Elementary School often compared to?
Heritage Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Wood Elementary School, Wm. H. Lynch Elementary School, Dogwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Heritage Elementary School?
362 students attend Heritage Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Heritage Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Heritage Elementary School?
Heritage Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Heritage Elementary School offer ?
Heritage Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Heritage Elementary School part of?
Heritage Elementary School is part of School Of The Osage School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 362 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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