Serving 525 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Heritage Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 525 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Heritage Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Heritage Elementary School's student population of 525 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
525 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Heritage Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heritage Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#237 out of 8188 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
21%
5%
Hispanic
13%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
58%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heritage Elementary School's ranking?
Heritage Elementary School is ranked #237 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Heritage Elementary School?
525 students attend Heritage Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Heritage Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heritage Elementary School?
Heritage Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Heritage Elementary School offer ?
Heritage Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Heritage Elementary School part of?
Heritage Elementary School is part of Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District.
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