Serving 849 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Heritage Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 849 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Heritage Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Heritage Elementary School's student population of 849 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
849 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
School Rankings
Heritage Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heritage Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#13 out of 1275 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
1%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
17%
32%
White
54%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heritage Elementary School's ranking?
Heritage Elementary School is ranked #13 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Heritage Elementary School often compared to?
Heritage Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Columbia Elementary School, Mill Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Heritage Elementary School?
849 students attend Heritage Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Heritage Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heritage Elementary School?
Heritage Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Heritage Elementary School offer ?
Heritage Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Heritage Elementary School part of?
Heritage Elementary School is part of Madison City School District.
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