Serving 565 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Heritage Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 565 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Richlands Primary serves the northwest part of Richlands, NC, encompassing an area of approximately 111.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 9.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Heritage Elementary School's student population of 565 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
565 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
We are on a mission to love, lead and serve.
School Rankings
Heritage Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heritage Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1442 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)50%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heritage Elementary School's ranking?
Heritage Elementary School is ranked #1442 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Heritage Elementary School often compared to?
Heritage Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carolina Forest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Heritage Elementary School?
565 students attend Heritage Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Heritage Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Heritage Elementary School?
Heritage Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
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 Onslow County Schools.
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