Heritage Elementary School

2815 Highlands Lane
Wilmington, DE 19808

redclay.schoolwires.net/heritage

476 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

476

Total Students

39.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Heritage Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	324
Hispanic	76
Black	48
Asian	7
Two or More	21

White
324 (68.1 %)
Hispanic
76 (16.0 %)
Black
48 (10.1 %)
Two or More
21 (4.4 %)
Asian
7 (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:	Red Clay Consolidated School District
Phone:	(302)454-3424
Website:	http://redclay.schoolwires.net/heritage
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	476
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 66

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 69