Heritage Elementary School

1501 School Road
Lake Ozark, MO 65049
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Heritage Elementary School serves 385 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 385 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Heritage Elementary School's student population of 385 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
385 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Heritage Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Heritage Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Heritage Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Heritage Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Heritage Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
87%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Heritage Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Heritage Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Heritage Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of Heritage Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Heritage Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Heritage Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Heritage Elementary School often compared to?
Heritage Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Wood Elementary School, Wm. H. Lynch Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Heritage Elementary School?
385 students attend Heritage Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Heritage Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heritage Elementary School?
Heritage Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Heritage Elementary School offer ?
Heritage Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Heritage Elementary School part of?
Heritage Elementary School is part of School Of The Osage School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 385 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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