Serving 597 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Heritage Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 597 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Heritage Elementary serves the northwest part of Tulare, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Heritage Elementary School's student population of 597 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
597 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Heritage Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heritage Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7389 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
85%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heritage Elementary School's ranking?
Heritage Elementary School is ranked #7389 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Heritage Elementary School often compared to?
Heritage Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Island Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Heritage Elementary School?
597 students attend Heritage Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Heritage Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% 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 25:1, 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-6
What school district is Heritage Elementary School part of?
Heritage Elementary School is part of Tulare City School District.
School Calendar
View the Heritage Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break / No School
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break / No School
November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break / No School
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break / No School / District Office Closed
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
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