- Enrollment
- 2,163
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Phelan, CA
Heritage
Federal NCES profile for Heritage, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063697005069
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heritage earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Phelan · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.5:1
- large classes for California
- 38.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Heritage has class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Phelan, CA.
School address
District: Snowline Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 063697005069 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Heritage grew from 523 students in 2022-23 to 552 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 23.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 063697005069 · Phelan, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
563 enr · 24.5:1 · 38.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Serrano High (2,163 students)
Heritage grew from 523 students in 2022-23 to 552 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 23.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Heritage in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Serrano High
Serrano High
2,163 students
- Baldy Mesa Ele
Baldy Mesa Elementary
985 students
- Quail Valley M
Quail Valley Middle
870 students
- Pinon Mesa Mid 835
Pinon Mesa Middle
835 students
- Vista Verde El 774
Vista Verde Elementary
774 students
- This school 563
Heritage
563 students
What this shows Heritage reports 563 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heritage compares
Heritage is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.8% | ▼ 30% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 563 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.5:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
563
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in California - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,356
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.6%
White 37.3%
Two or More 12.4%
Asian 3.6%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, Heritage is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Snowline Joint Unified reports $14,356 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Heritage Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serrano High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Baldy Mesa Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Quail Valley Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pinon Mesa Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vista Verde Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heritage's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 985
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar elementary schools in Phelan
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~563 students)
Frequently asked questions about Heritage
How many students attend Heritage?
Heritage has 563 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Phelan, CA. CCD year-over-year: 523 (2022-23) → 552 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage is 24.5:1, which is 14% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Heritage?
38.8% of students at Heritage are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heritage?
The largest demographic group at Heritage is Hispanic or Latino at 44.6% of enrollment, in Phelan, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heritage?
Heritage has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Heritage rank among elementary schools in Phelan?
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Phelan, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Phelan on the city page.
What other schools are in Snowline Joint Unified?
Besides Heritage, Snowline Joint Unified also operates Serrano High (2,163 students), Baldy Mesa Elementary (985 students), and Quail Valley Middle (870 students). See the Snowline Joint Unified district page for the complete list.