Heritage Elementary School serves 744 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 744 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Math Proficiency: 67%
- Reading Proficiency: 83%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Heritage Elementary School's student population of 744 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
744 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Heritage Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)67%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)83%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a

Asian
19%
12%

Hispanic
54%
56%

Black
8%
5%

White
11%
22%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a

Two or more races
8%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Heritage Elementary School?
744 students attend Heritage Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Heritage Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heritage Elementary School?
Heritage Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Heritage Elementary School offer ?
Heritage Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Heritage Elementary School part of?
Heritage Elementary School is part of Chula Vista Elementary School District.
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