HERITAGE ELEMENTARY

9950 ROSEWATER PARKWAY
BENNINGTON, NE 68007

(402)238-2095

435 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Heritage Elementary School, located at 9950 Rosewater Parkway in Bennington, Nebraska, is a key component of the Bennington Public Schools district. Serving a growing suburban community in the Omaha metropolitan area, the school is dedicated to fostering academic excellence and personal growth for students in the elementary grades. It is known for its modern facilities and a curriculum designed to build a strong foundational knowledge in core subjects while promoting critical thinking and social-emotional development.

The school prides itself on a supportive environment characterized by active parental involvement and a strong sense of community spirit. Educators at Heritage Elementary prioritize a student-centered approach, utilizing technology and collaborative learning strategies to meet the diverse needs of their students. As part of the expanding Bennington district, the school benefits from a focus on high academic standards and the continued development of a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for their transition to middle school.

435

Total Students

27.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HERITAGE ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	339
Hispanic	25
Black	30
Asian	12
Two or More	28
American Indian	1

White
339 (77.9 %)
Black
30 (6.9 %)
Two or More
28 (6.4 %)
Hispanic
25 (5.7 %)
Asian
12 (2.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	BENNINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)238-2095
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	435
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	53
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 72

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 65