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Heritage Elementary School

15400 Lansdowne Rd.
Tustin, CA 92782
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Tel: (714) 430-2066
www.tustin.k12.ca.us
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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:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

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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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
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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%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Heritage Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
70-74%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Heritage Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
33%
12%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Heritage Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
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
0.63
This chart display the diversity score of Heritage Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Heritage Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Heritage Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Tustin Unified School District
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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