Serving 678 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Heritage Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 678 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Heritage Elementary serves the southern part of Woodburn, OR, encompassing an area of approximately 9.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 2.5 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, extending up to 4.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Heritage Elementary School's student population of 678 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
678 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Heritage Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heritage Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1099 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
74%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
24%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.3%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
12%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heritage Elementary School's ranking?
Heritage Elementary School is ranked #1099 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Heritage Elementary School often compared to?
Heritage Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Heritage Elementary School?
678 students attend Heritage Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Heritage Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% 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 17:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Heritage Elementary School offer ?
Heritage Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Heritage Elementary School part of?
Heritage Elementary School is part of Woodburn SD 103 School District.
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