- Enrollment
- 2,776
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tustin, CA
Heritage Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Heritage Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064015014003
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heritage Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 10
- elementary schools in Tustin · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.4:1
- large classes for California
- 16.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Heritage Elementary has class sizes larger than 94% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage Elementary ranks #1 of 10 elementary schools in Tustin, CA.
School address
District: Tustin Unified · California
NCES ID 064015014003 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Heritage Elementary held near 528 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 064015014003 · Tustin, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
567 enr · 28.4:1 · 16.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Arnold O. Beckman High (2,776 students)
Heritage Elementary held near 528 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Heritage Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arnold O. Beck
Arnold O. Beckman High
2,776 students
- Foothill High
Foothill High
2,126 students
- Tustin High
Tustin High
1,627 students
- Orchard Hills
Orchard Hills
1,373 students
- Sycamore Magne 1,085
Sycamore Magnet Academy
1,085 students
- This school 567
Heritage Elementary
567 students
What this shows Heritage Elementary reports 567 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heritage Elementary compares
Heritage Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.4:1 | ▲ 32% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.6% | ▼ 70% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 567 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.4:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
567
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
28.4:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 94% in California - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
6.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,381
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 46.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%
White 19.8%
Two or More 12.3%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 46.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Heritage Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tustin Unified reports $15,381 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Heritage Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold O. Beckman High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Foothill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tustin High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orchard Hills | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sycamore Magnet Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heritage Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,126
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,627
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,373
- Students per teacher
- 29.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar elementary schools in Tustin
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sycamore Magnet Academy
Standard public school
1,085 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Tustin Ranch Elementary
Standard public school
520 students 26:1 students per teacher
Robert Heideman Elementary
Standard public school
502 students 27.9:1 students per teacher
W. R. Nelson Elementary
Standard public school
460 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Helen Estock Elementary
Standard public school
456 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Benjamin F. Beswick Elementary
Standard public school
426 students 28.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~567 students)
Frequently asked questions about Heritage Elementary
How many students attend Heritage Elementary?
Heritage Elementary has 567 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tustin, CA. CCD year-over-year: 507 (2022-23) → 528 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage Elementary is 28.4:1, which is 32% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 81% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Heritage Elementary?
16.6% of students at Heritage Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heritage Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Heritage Elementary is Asian at 46.0% of enrollment, in Tustin, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heritage Elementary?
Heritage Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Heritage Elementary rank among elementary schools in Tustin?
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage Elementary ranks #1 of 10 elementary schools in Tustin, 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 Tustin on the city page.
What other schools are in Tustin Unified?
Besides Heritage Elementary, Tustin Unified also operates Arnold O. Beckman High (2,776 students), Foothill High (2,126 students), and Tustin High (1,627 students). See the Tustin Unified district page for the complete list.