Heron

1,013 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

**Heron School**, located at 5151 Banfield Dr. in the Natomas area of Sacramento, is a K-8 campus that serves as part of the Natomas Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a rigorous academic environment while emphasizing the development of the "whole child." By serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, Heron provides a unique educational continuity that allows for strong teacher-student relationships and a stable community atmosphere as children transition from their early years into middle school.

The school is characterized by a strong focus on technology, innovation, and college and career readiness. As part of the Natomas Unified District, Heron integrates modern digital tools into its curriculum to prepare students for a rapidly evolving world. The campus culture is heavily centered on community engagement and parental involvement, aiming to create a collaborative environment where students are challenged to reach their academic potential while developing the character and social skills necessary for success in high school and beyond.

1,013

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Heron
Demographic	Student Count
White	229
Hispanic	287
Black	126
Asian	213
Two or More	148
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
287 (28.3 %)
White
229 (22.6 %)
Asian
213 (21.0 %)
Two or More
148 (14.6 %)
Black
126 (12.4 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.6 %)
American Indian
4 (0.4 %)

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:	Natomas Unified
Phone:	(916)567-5680
Website:	http://natomasunified.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	1,013
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	296
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 117

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 107

Grade 4 114

Grade 5 126

Grade 6 114

Grade 7 115

Grade 8 129