Heritage Elementary

heritage.tcsdk8.org/

607 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Heritage Elementary School, located in Tulare, California, serves students as part of the Tulare City School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive educational environment that prioritizes academic achievement, personal responsibility, and character development. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, Heritage Elementary aims to prepare its students for future success, emphasizing foundational skills in core subjects while encouraging students to become active, engaged members of their school community.

Beyond traditional academics, the school places a strong emphasis on maintaining a positive school culture and open communication between staff, students, and families. Through its dedicated faculty and various extracurricular opportunities, Heritage Elementary strives to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. The school remains focused on its mission to provide a high-quality education that meets the diverse needs of the Tulare community.

607

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Heritage Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	42
Hispanic	518
Black	17
Asian	24
Two or More	6

Hispanic
518 (85.3 %)
White
42 (6.9 %)
Asian
24 (4.0 %)
Black
17 (2.8 %)
Two or More
6 (1.0 %)

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:	Tulare City
Phone:	(559)685-7360
Website:	http://heritage.tcsdk8.org/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	607
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	469
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 124

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 77

Grade 6 81