Serving 514 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Heritage Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 514 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- 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
School Overview
Heritage Elementary School's student population of 514 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
514 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Heritage Elementary School is 0.74, 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)60-64%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70-74%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
35%
12%
Hispanic
27%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
23%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Heritage Elementary School often compared to?
Heritage Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tustin Memorial Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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?
514 students attend Heritage Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Heritage Elementary School students are Asian, 27% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heritage Elementary School?
Heritage Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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.
In what neighborhood is Heritage Elementary School located?
Heritage Elementary School is located in the Tustin Legacy neighborhood of Tustin, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Tustin Legacy.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last day of School
May 31, 2024 (Friday)
First day of School
August 14, 2024 (Wednesday)
Last day of School
May 30, 2025 (Friday)
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