Serving 302 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Heritage Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 302 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Heritage Elementary School serves the west part of Englewood, CO, with an attendance zone covering approximately 1.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with distances to the zone's edges averaging around 1.1 miles and reaching up to 1.9 miles at the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Heritage Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Heritage Elementary School's student population of 302 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
302 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Heritage Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heritage Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#109 out of 1748 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
20%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
9%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
60%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.5%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heritage Elementary School's ranking?
Heritage Elementary School is ranked #109 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Heritage Elementary School often compared to?
Heritage Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dry Creek Elementary School, Homestead Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Heritage Elementary School?
302 students attend Heritage Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Heritage Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Heritage Elementary School?
Heritage Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Heritage Elementary School offer ?
Heritage Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Heritage Elementary School part of?
Heritage Elementary School is part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah.
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