Is Heritage Elementary a good school?

Heritage Elementary ranks 763 rd of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Heritage Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 528 students attended Heritage Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Heritage Elementary?

Students at Heritage Elementary are 41% Asian, 21% White, 21% Hispanic, 14% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of Heritage Elementary attend?

Students who attend Heritage Elementary usually go on to attend: High : Tustin High

Heritage Elementary

Summary:

Heritage Elementary is a public elementary school in Tustin, California, serving 507 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Tustin Unified School District, which is ranked 404 out of 1,568 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Heritage Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic achievement, with proficiency rates of 69.47% in English Language Arts and 65.27% in Math, compared to the district's 61.39% and 52.15%, and the state's 47.04% and 35.54%. The school's 5th-grade students particularly excel, with 76.67% proficient or better in ELA and 56.67% in Math. Heritage Elementary's special education program is also highly rated, earning 5 out of 5 stars in 2022-2023. However, the school may need to address achievement gaps among certain student groups, such as its White and Multi-racial students, as well as provide additional support for its low-socioeconomic status (SES) students.

When compared to other schools in the Tustin Unified School District, Heritage Elementary stands out as a high-performing school, with significantly higher proficiency rates than Robert Heideman Elementary and Helen Estock Elementary. However, when compared to schools outside the district, such as Benjamin F. Beswick Elementary in the Santa Ana Unified School District and Plaza Vista in the Irvine Unified School District, Heritage Elementary's performance, while still impressive, is not as dominant.

Detail:

Public K-5

15400 Lansdowne Rd.
Tustin, CA 92782-0222

(714) 430-2066

District: Tustin Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
763^rd of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,053

Students who attend Heritage Elementary usually attend:

High:

Tustin High

Student/teacher ratio: 26.4

Number of students: 528

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

40.9%

White:

21.4%

Hispanic:

20.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Heritage Elementary ranks better than 87% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 8^th among 18 ranked elementary schools in the Tustin Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.75. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Heritage Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (40.9%), White (21.4%), Hispanic (20.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 28.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Heritage Elementary is 26.4. 9 elementary schools in the Tustin Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Heritage Elementary is $10,053. 11 elementary schools in the Tustin Unified School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Heritage Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Heritage Elementary 763^rd of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Heritage Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Tustin Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Tustin Unified 404^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Heritage Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	86.85	803^rd	5789	86.1%
2022	85.88	902^nd	5883	84.7%
2023	87.13	866^th	5874	85.3%
2024	88.75	763^rd	5862	87.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Heritage Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	62.69	255^th	610	58.2%
2023	61.80	279^th	669	58.3%
2024	69.79	216^th	669	67.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Heritage Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	91.68	154^th	2420	93.6%
2024	64.18	616^th	2634	76.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Heritage Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	41.02	2946^th	5084	42.1%
2019	60.59	1746^th	5173	66.2%
2022	77.23	862^nd	5264	83.6%
2023	76.31	927^th	5374	82.8%
2024	60.65	1751^st	5511	68.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Heritage Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	69.67	1519^th	5413	71.9%
2019	79.14	1122^nd	5492	79.6%
2022	83.52	939^th	5635	83.3%
2023	87.25	777^th	5617	86.2%
2024	89.66	634^th	5605	88.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Heritage Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	84.73	844^th	5431	84.5%
2019	89.59	606^th	5510	89.0%
2022	85.61	838^th	5663	85.2%
2023	84.02	927^th	5650	83.6%
2024	84.10	914^th	5636	83.8%

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Rank History for Asian students at Heritage Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	58.56	617^th	1154	46.5%
2023	73.69	302^nd	1190	74.6%
2024	62.41	569^th	1203	52.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Heritage Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	71.13	1085^th	4830	77.5%
2019	85.08	500^th	4963	89.9%
2022	80.71	711^th	5084	86.0%
2023	72.20	1066^th	5098	79.1%
2024	70.74	1151^st	5102	77.4%

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Rank History for White students at Heritage Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	72.94	704^th	2834	75.2%
2022	64.35	1006^th	2726	63.1%
2023	62.78	1021^st	2662	61.6%
2024	67.19	903^rd	2647	65.9%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Heritage Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	71	6	67	103	0	0	31	278
2018	115	10	108	167	0	0	58	458
2019	110	10	141	147	0	0	64	472
2020	108	11	155	140	0	0	71	485
2021	121	11	166	144	0	1	68	511
2022	118	7	177	136	0	2	74	514
2023	122	6	199	106	0	2	72	507
2024	113	8	216	110	3	3	75	528

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Heritage Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	278	11.0	25.2	27.3
2018	458	15.5	29.5	27.9
2019	472	17.3	27.2	26.5
2020	485	n/a	n/a	25.6
2021	511	18.0	28.3	24.3
2022	514	19.0	27.0	23
2023	507	20.0	25.3	17.2
2024	528	20.0	26.4	28.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Heritage Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	278	11.0	25.2	27.3
2018	458	15.5	29.5	27.9
2019	472	17.3	27.2	26.5
2020	485	n/a	n/a	25.6
2021	511	18.0	28.3	24.3
2022	514	19.0	27.0	23
2023	507	20.0	25.3	17.2
2024	528	20.0	26.4	28.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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