Serving 378 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Heritage Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 378 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- 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 378 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
378 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Heritage Elementary School ranks within the top 5% 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 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#21 out of 1748 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
16%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
68%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heritage Elementary School's ranking?
Heritage Elementary School is ranked #21 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Heritage Elementary School often compared to?
Heritage Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Summit View Elementary School, Northridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Heritage Elementary School?
378 students attend Heritage Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Heritage Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heritage Elementary School?
Heritage Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Heritage Elementary School offer ?
Heritage Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Heritage Elementary School part of?
Heritage Elementary School is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
In what neighborhood is Heritage Elementary School located?
Heritage Elementary School is located in the Southridge neighborhood of Littleton, CO. There are 4 other public schools located in Southridge.
School Reviews
2 10/24/2009
I love the school teachers, but I absolutely can't stand the staff. It is a school so strictly run by rules and regulations that they have no common sense left in any of them! Fire the staff and keep the teachers!
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