HERITAGE HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.sweethomeschools.org

406 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Heritage Heights Elementary School is a public school located in Amherst, New York, serving as part of the Sweet Home Central School District. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school fosters a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both core curriculum and social-emotional growth. It is highly regarded within the community for its dedicated faculty, collaborative culture, and a variety of enrichment opportunities designed to meet the diverse needs of its elementary-age student body.

Beyond its academic focus, Heritage Heights is characterized by strong parent-teacher involvement and a community-oriented atmosphere. The school utilizes the resources of the broader Sweet Home district to provide students with modern educational tools and a wide array of extracurricular activities. By prioritizing a well-rounded education and a safe, inclusive setting, the school prepares its students for a successful transition to middle school while nurturing a lifelong love for learning.

406

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HERITAGE HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	213
Hispanic	33
Black	86
Asian	49
Two or More	24
American Indian	1

White
213 (52.5 %)
Black
86 (21.2 %)
Asian
49 (12.1 %)
Hispanic
33 (8.1 %)
Two or More
24 (5.9 %)
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:	SWEET HOME CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(716)250-1525
Website:	http://www.sweethomeschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	406
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	144
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 32

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 68