Heritage Elementary School
Tel:
(720)554-3500
- Heritage Elementary School serves 388 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Heritage Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Heritage Elementary School's student population of 388 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 388 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Heritage Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has increased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Heritage Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #175 out of 1,704 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 23% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 57% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 7% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cherry Creek No. 5 in the county of Arapah School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Heritage Elementary School is Mountain View Virtual (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Newton Middle School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Walnut Hills Community Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Englewood Walnut Hills Community Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 328 students
0.8 miles
8195 East Costilla Boulevard
Englewood, CO 80112
(720)554-3800 0.8 PK-5 328 - Englewood Homestead Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 505 students
1.0 miles
7451 South Homestead Parkway
Englewood, CO 80112
(720)554-3700 1.0 PK-5 505 - Englewood Dry Creek Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 405 students
1.1 miles
7686 East Hinsdale Avenue
Englewood, CO 80112
(720)554-3300 1.1 PK-5 405 - Littleton Lois Lenski Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 573 students
1.2 miles
6350 South Fairfax Way
Littleton, CO 80121
(303)347-4575 1.2 K-5 573 - Englewood Greenwood Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 437 students
1.5 miles
5550 South Holly Street
Englewood, CO 80111
(720)554-3400 1.5 PK-5 437
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