HERITAGE ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Heritage Academy Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Atlanta Public Schools school district, located in Atlanta, GA with about 481 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 36 teachers, Heritage Academy Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 Academy Elementary, located at 3500 Villa Cir SE in Atlanta, Georgia, is a public charter school that serves students in the surrounding community. Operating with a focus on academic rigor and character development, the school aims to provide a structured learning environment that prepares elementary-aged children for success in their middle and high school years. As part of the Atlanta Public Schools system (or operating under a charter contract within that region), the academy emphasizes foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science, often integrating small-class settings to foster closer student-teacher relationships.

Beyond core academics, Heritage Academy typically integrates a values-based curriculum designed to cultivate leadership and civic responsibility among its students. The school is situated in the 30354 zip code, placing it in a vital part of the city where it seeks to act as an educational anchor for local families. By focusing on both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, the academy strives to bridge achievement gaps and provide its diverse student body with the tools necessary for long-term academic attainment and personal growth.

For more information, contact Heritage Academy Elementary at (404) 802-8650 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.