Serving 501 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Heritage Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 501 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Heritage Elementary School serves the southwest part of Tahlequah, OK, covering an area of approximately 90.8 square miles. Families typically have a 15 to 20-minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 9.5 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 21.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Heritage Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Heritage Elementary School's student population of 501 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
501 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Heritage Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heritage Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#305 out of 1652 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
30%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
White
18%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
32%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.8%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heritage Elementary School's ranking?
Heritage Elementary School is ranked #305 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Heritage Elementary School often compared to?
Heritage Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenwood Elementary School, Grand View Public School, Cherokee Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Heritage Elementary School?
501 students attend Heritage Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Heritage Elementary School students are Two or more races, 30% of students are American Indian, 18% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Heritage Elementary School?
Heritage Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Heritage Elementary School offer ?
Heritage Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Heritage Elementary School part of?
Heritage Elementary School is part of Tahlequah School District.
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