Heritage Elementary

www.lcsedu.net/schools/hes

475 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

475

Total Students

36.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Heritage Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	112
Hispanic	34
Black	238
Asian	22
Two or More	66
American Indian	3

Black
238 (50.1 %)
White
112 (23.6 %)
Two or More
66 (13.9 %)
Hispanic
34 (7.2 %)
Asian
22 (4.6 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)

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:	Lynchburg City Public Schools
Phone:	(434)515-5230
Website:	http://www.lcsedu.net/schools/hes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	475
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	386
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 39

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 64