Serving 372 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Heritage Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 372 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Heritage Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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Heritage Elementary School's student population of 372 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
372 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
Heritage Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heritage Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#20 out of 1779 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
16%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
71%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Heritage Elementary School is ranked #20 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Heritage Elementary School often compared to?
Heritage Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Summit View Elementary School, Northridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Heritage Elementary School?
372 students attend Heritage Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Heritage Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% 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 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Heritage Elementary School offer ?
Heritage Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Heritage Elementary School part of?
Heritage Elementary School is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
In what neighborhood is Heritage Elementary School located?
Heritage Elementary School is located in the Southridge neighborhood of Littleton, CO. There are 4 other public schools located in Southridge.
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I love the school teachers, but I absolutely can't stand the staff. It is a school so strictly run by rules and regulations that they have no common sense left in any of them! Fire the staff and keep the teachers!
Review Heritage Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
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