- Enrollment
- 2,803
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Highlands Ranch, CO
Heritage Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Heritage Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080345001740
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heritage Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Colorado schools.
- #6 of 18
- schools in Highlands Ranch · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 5.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Heritage Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage Elementary School ranks #6 of 18 schools in Highlands Ranch, CO.
School address
District: Douglas County School District No. Re 1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080345001740 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Heritage Elementary School held near 378 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.9 → 25.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 080345001740 · Highlands Ranch, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
377 enr · 18:1 · 5.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: American Academy (2,803 students)
Heritage Elementary School held near 378 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.9 → 25.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Heritage Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- American Acade
American Academy
2,803 students
- Rock Canyon Hi
Rock Canyon High School
2,325 students
- Legend High Sc
Legend High School
2,206 students
- Mountain Vista
Mountain Vista High School
2,169 students
- Chaparral High
Chaparral High School
2,007 students
- This school 377
Heritage Elementary School
377 students
What this shows Heritage Elementary School reports 377 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heritage Elementary School compares
Heritage Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 8% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.4% | ▼ 86% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
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
18:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Colorado - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,942
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 7.4%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.0, Heritage Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Douglas County School District No. Re 1 reports $12,942 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Heritage Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rock Canyon High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Legend High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Vista High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chaparral High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heritage Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,325
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,206
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,169
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,007
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide other 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 (~377 students)
Frequently asked questions about Heritage Elementary School
How many students attend Heritage Elementary School?
Heritage Elementary School has 377 students enrolled. It is a public school in Highlands Ranch, CO. CCD year-over-year: 372 (2022-23) → 378 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage Elementary School is 18:1, which is 8% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Heritage Elementary School?
5.4% of students at Heritage Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heritage Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Heritage Elementary School is White at 67.1% of enrollment, in Highlands Ranch, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heritage Elementary School?
Heritage Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Heritage Elementary School rank among schools in Highlands Ranch?
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage Elementary School ranks #6 of 18 schools in Highlands Ranch, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Highlands Ranch on the city page.
What other schools are in Douglas County School District No. Re 1?
Besides Heritage Elementary School, Douglas County School District No. Re 1 also operates American Academy (2,803 students), Rock Canyon High School (2,325 students), and Legend High School (2,206 students). See the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 district page for the complete list.