HEAVILIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Heavilin Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Valparaiso Community Schools school district, located in Valparaiso, IN with about 506 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 26 teachers, Heavilin Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
Heavilin Elementary School, located on Heavilin Road in Valparaiso, Indiana, is a primary educational institution serving the local community within the Valparaiso Community Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative environment, focusing on foundational academic development, social-emotional learning, and student engagement. It serves students in the early grade levels, emphasizing a well-rounded curriculum designed to prepare children for their future academic pursuits while encouraging participation in extracurricular and community-building activities.
As part of the broader Valparaiso school system, Heavilin Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and parental partnership to enhance the student experience. The school strives to maintain a nurturing atmosphere where faculty and staff are dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of their students. Through its commitment to high academic standards and character development, Heavilin Elementary plays a central role in the educational landscape of the Valparaiso area, helping students build a strong framework for lifelong learning.
For more information, contact Heavilin Elementary School at (219) 476-8820 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 476-8820
HEAVILIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Valparaiso, IN with about 506 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- School status:
- New
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Valparaiso Community Schools
- Total Students:
- 506
- Teachers:
- 26
- 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 506 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HEAVILIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.
- White
- 86.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.7%
- Two or more races
- 2.4%
- Asian
- 1.6%
- Black or African American
- 1.2%
- Female
- 54.5%
- Male
- 45.5%
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.