Heritage Elementary School

Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah

6867 EAST HERITAGE PLACE SOUTH
CENTENNIAL, CO 80111

269 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Heritage Elementary School, located in the Heritage Greens neighborhood of Centennial, Colorado, is a highly regarded public school within the Cherry Creek School District. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-known for its commitment to academic excellence and its strong emphasis on fostering a supportive, inclusive community. The campus is situated in a quiet residential area, providing a safe and accessible environment for local families.

Beyond its core curriculum, Heritage Elementary is recognized for its dedicated faculty and a culture that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships between teachers, students, and parents, often hosting community-focused events that bolster a sense of belonging. With a focus on preparing students for success in middle school and beyond, Heritage continues to be a cornerstone of the Centennial community, consistently striving to meet the diverse needs of its student body.

269

Total Students

22.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Heritage Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	160
Hispanic	29
Black	4
Asian	51
Two or More	25

White
160 (59.5 %)
Asian
51 (19.0 %)
Hispanic
29 (10.8 %)
Two or More
25 (9.3 %)
Black
4 (1.5 %)

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:	No
District:	Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah
Phone:	(720)554-3500
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	269
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	62
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 37

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 46