HERON HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1,042 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Heron Heights Elementary School, located in Parkland, Florida, is a highly regarded public school within the Broward County Public Schools district. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence, the school serves a diverse student body from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. It consistently maintains a reputation for high performance, frequently earning top ratings from the Florida Department of Education and fostering an environment that emphasizes both rigorous core curriculum and comprehensive student development.

Beyond academics, Heron Heights is well-regarded for its vibrant school culture and active parent-teacher involvement. The campus provides a range of extracurricular opportunities and enrichment programs designed to support the "whole child," including initiatives in technology, the arts, and physical education. Its strategic location in the Parkland area, combined with a focus on community-building and teacher dedication, makes it a cornerstone of the local neighborhood and a sought-after institution for families in the region.

1,042

Total Students

56.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HERON HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	641
Hispanic	207
Black	43
Asian	110
Two or More	38
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
641 (61.5 %)
Hispanic
207 (19.9 %)
Asian
110 (10.6 %)
Black
43 (4.1 %)
Two or More
38 (3.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	BROWARD
Phone:	(754)322-9150
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,042
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	43
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 172

Grade 1 150

Grade 2 171

Grade 3 179

Grade 4 199

Grade 5 171

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HERON HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	172
Grade 1	150
Grade 2	171
Grade 3	179
Grade 4	199
Grade 5	171

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HERON HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	524	50.3%
Male	518	49.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)