Serving 490 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Heritage Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 490 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Heritage Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Heritage Elementary School's student population of 490 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
490 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Heritage Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heritage Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#359 out of 1680 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
32%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
16%
20%
Black
2%
8%
White
16%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
33%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heritage Elementary School's ranking?
Heritage Elementary School is ranked #359 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Heritage Elementary School often compared to?
Heritage Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenwood Elementary School, Grand View 51爆料, Cherokee Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Heritage Elementary School?
490 students attend Heritage Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Heritage Elementary School students are Two or more races, 32% of students are American Indian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heritage Elementary School?
Heritage Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
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 Tahlequah School District.
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