Heritage Elementary

431 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Heritage Elementary School, located in Waddy, Kentucky, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Shelby County Public Schools district. Situated in a rural setting, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the development of strong character. By maintaining a focus on student-centered instruction, Heritage Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for future success through a blend of traditional curriculum and modern educational practices.

The school is known for its close-knit atmosphere, benefiting from its location in a smaller community where parental involvement and community partnerships are highly valued. Heritage Elementary works diligently to provide a safe and inclusive space where students are encouraged to pursue personal excellence, collaborate with peers, and engage deeply with their studies. Through its commitment to high standards and supportive teacher-student relationships, the school aims to instill a lifelong love of learning in every child who walks through its doors.

431

Total Students

31.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Heritage Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	374
Hispanic	29
Black	5
Asian	2
Two or More	20
Pacific Islander	1

White
374 (86.8 %)
Hispanic
29 (6.7 %)
Two or More
20 (4.6 %)
Black
5 (1.2 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Shelby County
Phone:	(502)829-5242
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	431
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	155
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 75

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 73