HERITAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Heritage Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Red Clay Consolidated School District school district, located in Wilmington, DE with about 517 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 33 teachers, Heritage Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 on Highlands Lane in Wilmington, Delaware, is a prominent institution within the Red Clay Consolidated School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and the cultivation of essential 21st-century skills. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, Heritage Elementary strives to prepare its students for the challenges of middle school and beyond, while encouraging active engagement from both the local community and families.
The school is well-regarded for its commitment to inclusive education and its focus on creating a positive school climate where every child feels valued. Through various academic programs and extracurricular opportunities, Heritage Elementary promotes curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. By maintaining strong partnerships with parents and utilizing the resources provided by the Red Clay district, the school works to ensure that all students reach their full potential in a safe, nurturing, and intellectually stimulating atmosphere.
For more information, contact Heritage Elementary School at (302) 454-3424 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Wilmington, DE 19808-3634
(302) 454-3424
HERITAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Wilmington, DE with about 517 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Delaware
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Red Clay Consolidated School District
- Total Students:
- 517
- Teachers:
- 33
- 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 517 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HERITAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.
- White
- 72.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 15.7%
- Black or African American
- 8.1%
- Asian
- 1.9%
- Two or more races
- 1.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.5%
- Male
- 51.5%
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.