Heritage Elementary

heritage.ggusd.us

365 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Heritage Elementary School, located in Santa Ana, California, is a public school serving students as part of the Garden Grove Unified School District (GGUSD). The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and the cultivation of essential 21st-century skills. By focusing on a rigorous curriculum and individualized attention, Heritage Elementary strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond, ensuring they are well-equipped to contribute positively to their community.

Beyond its academic core, Heritage Elementary places a strong emphasis on community engagement and parental involvement. The school maintains a collaborative atmosphere where families are encouraged to participate in their child's educational journey, creating a cohesive partnership between home and school. With a dedication to providing a safe and nurturing campus, Heritage Elementary aims to inspire a lifelong love of learning, encouraging students to be curious, empathetic, and responsible members of society.

365

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Heritage Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	323
Black	1
Asian	36
Two or More	2

Hispanic
323 (88.5 %)
Asian
36 (9.9 %)
White
3 (0.8 %)
Two or More
2 (0.5 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Garden Grove Unified
Phone:	(714)663-6108
Website:	http://heritage.ggusd.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	365
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	331
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 71

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 44

Grade 6 53

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Heritage Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	71
Grade 1	47
Grade 2	47
Grade 3	48
Grade 4	55
Grade 5	44
Grade 6	53

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Heritage Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	193	52.9%
Male	172	47.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)