Heritage Elementary School serves 511 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (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 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 511 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 60-64%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 70-74%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Heritage Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Heritage Elementary School's student population of 511 students has grown by 83% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 63% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
511 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Heritage Elementary School is 0.75, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
60-64%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
70-74%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
33%
12%
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Hispanic
28%
56%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
24%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.75
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Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Heritage Elementary School's ranking?

Heritage Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most diverse schools (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Heritage Elementary School?

511 students attend Heritage Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

33% of Heritage Elementary School students are Asian, 28% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Heritage Elementary School?

Heritage Elementary School has a student ration of 28:1, 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-5

What school district is Heritage Elementary School part of?

Heritage Elementary School is part of Tustin Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 511 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 60-64%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 70-74%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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