Heber Elementary

540 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Heber Elementary School is the primary educational institution serving the small, close-knit community of Heber, California. Located in Imperial County, just south of El Centro, the school operates under the Heber Elementary School District. It serves students in the K–8 grade range, functioning as a foundational hub for the town’s youth by providing core academic instruction and fostering a supportive, community-focused learning environment.

The school places a strong emphasis on bilingual education and cultural integration, reflecting the demographics of the Imperial Valley region. By maintaining a focus on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students, Heber Elementary strives to prepare its graduates for high school success. Parents and community members can find additional details regarding academic programs, district policies, and school-wide events by visiting their official website at [hesdk8.org](http://hesdk8.org).

540

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Heber Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	536
Black	2
Two or More	1

Hispanic
536 (99.4 %)
Black
2 (0.4 %)
Two or More
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Heber Elementary
Phone:	(760)337-6530
Website:	http://hesdk8.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	540
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	314
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	64

* 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

Grade 5 131

Grade 6 145

Grade 7 137

Grade 8 127