HERITAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HERITAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 school district, located in HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO with about 555 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 28 teachers, HERITAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
HERITAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in the master-planned community of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, is a public school serving students from kindergarten through sixth grade as part of the Douglas County School District. Situated in a residential area near Summit View Parkway, the school is deeply integrated into the local Highlands Ranch community, benefiting from the area's reputation for family-oriented neighborhoods and high educational standards. The school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students.
As a staple of the Highlands Ranch educational landscape, Heritage Elementary is known for its commitment to inclusive instruction and community engagement. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare students for middle school success while encouraging participation in various extracurricular activities. By leveraging the resources of the Douglas County School District, Heritage provides students with access to modern technology and specialized programs, all while maintaining a neighborhood school feel that encourages strong partnerships between parents, staff, and the surrounding community.
For more information, contact HERITAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (303) 387-6725 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80126-7899
(303) 387-6725
HERITAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO with about 555 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Douglas County School District No. Re 1
- Total Students:
- 555
- Teachers:
- 28.8
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 555 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HERITAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.
- White
- 74.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.4%
- Two or more races
- 8.1%
- Asian
- 6.3%
- Black or African American
- 1.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 47.0%
- Male
- 53.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.