HERITAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Heritage Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lynchburg City Public Schools school district, located in Lynchburg, VA with about 529 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 28 teachers, Heritage Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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 Elementary School, located at 501 Leesville Road in Lynchburg, Virginia, is part of the Lynchburg City Schools district. The school serves a diverse student population, typically encompassing grades Pre-K through 5. It is known for maintaining a focus on core academic excellence while fostering a supportive and inclusive community environment designed to meet the developmental needs of young learners.

The school places a strong emphasis on student engagement and character development, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies to prepare students for middle school and beyond. Through its partnership with the Lynchburg City Schools district, Heritage Elementary provides access to specialized resources, including technology integration and support services, ensuring that students have the tools necessary for success in a modern classroom setting. For families interested in current events, specific academic programs, or administrative contacts, the school maintains an active presence on the district website.

For more information, contact Heritage Elementary at (434) 515-5230 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

501 Leesville Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24502-2392
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HERITAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lynchburg, VA with about 529 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Virginia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
529
Teachers:
28.33
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
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 529 students

Black or African American
47.4%
White
27.6%
Two or more races
9.8%
Asian
7.2%
Hispanic/Latino
6.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
53.3%
Male
46.7%

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.