Serving 308 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Heather Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 308 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Heather Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Heather Elementary School's student population of 308 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
308 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Heather Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heather Elementary School is 0.74, which is more 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
#204 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
47%

Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
35%
12%

Hispanic
19%
56%

Black
n/a
5%

White
30%
20%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a

Two or more races
15%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heather Elementary School's ranking?
Heather Elementary School is ranked #204 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Heather Elementary School often compared to?
Heather Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arundel Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Heather Elementary School?
308 students attend Heather Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Heather Elementary School students are Asian, 30% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heather Elementary School?
Heather Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Heather Elementary School offer ?
Heather Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Heather Elementary School part of?
Heather Elementary School is part of San Carlos Elementary School District.
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