Homestead Elementary School vs. Heritage Elementary School
Should I attend Homestead Elementary School or Heritage Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Homestead Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Heritage Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 385 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Homestead Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 297 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Heritage Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
385 students
297 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#35 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#104 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
50-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
70-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
53
57
Grade 1 Students
52
40
Grade 2 Students
68
34
Grade 3 Students
65
65
Grade 4 Students
69
47
Grade 5 Students
78
54
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
5%
20%
% Hispanic
10%
9%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
76%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
8%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%