School Overview
Heritage Elementary School, located in the Otay Ranch community of Chula Vista, California, is part of the Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD). The school serves a diverse population of transitional kindergarten through sixth-grade students, focusing on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, critical thinking, and social-emotional development. As a community-oriented institution, it benefits from the resources and collaborative initiatives of the CVESD, which is known for its commitment to innovative instruction and preparing students for success in a global society.

The school’s philosophy centers on the holistic growth of the child, integrating rigorous curriculum standards with opportunities for creative expression and extracurricular involvement. By leveraging its location in a modern, growing neighborhood, Heritage Elementary works closely with parents and local stakeholders to maintain strong home-school partnerships. Through a combination of differentiated instruction and a dedication to cultivating a safe, inclusive campus culture, Heritage strives to ensure that every student is equipped with the foundational skills necessary to transition successfully into middle school and beyond.
743
Total Students
33.0
Full-Time Teachers
22.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
37.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Heritage Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White71
Hispanic407
Black51
Asian133
Two or More81
  • Hispanic
    407 (54.8 %)
  • Asian
    133 (17.9 %)
  • Two or More
    81 (10.9 %)
  • White
    71 (9.6 %)
  • Black
    51 (6.9 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Chula Vista Elementary
Phone: (619)421-7080
Website: http://schools.cvesd.org/schools/heritage/
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 743
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 22.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 210
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 70
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 131
Grade 1 104
Grade 2 89
Grade 3 105
Grade 4 112
Grade 5 109
Grade 6 93

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Heritage Elementary
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten131
Grade 1104
Grade 289
Grade 3105
Grade 4112
Grade 5109
Grade 693
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Heritage Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female33945.6%
Male40454.4%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)