Serving 646 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Heritage Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 646 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Heritage Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Heritage Elementary School's student population of 646 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
646 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Heritage Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heritage Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#122 out of 1991 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
n/a
9%
White
88%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heritage Elementary School's ranking?
Heritage Elementary School is ranked #122 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Heritage Elementary School often compared to?
Heritage Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Susie C Altmayer Elementary School, Dickinson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Heritage Elementary School?
646 students attend Heritage Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Heritage Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heritage Elementary School?
Heritage Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Heritage Elementary School offer ?
Heritage Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Heritage Elementary School part of?
Heritage Elementary School is part of De Pere School District.
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