- Enrollment
- 1,004
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lima, OH
Heritage Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Heritage Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390442204538
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heritage Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #4 of 8
- schools in Lima · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 448
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 schools in Lima, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Heritage Elementary School held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 390442204538 · Lima, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
448 enr · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Lima Senior High School (1,004 students)
Heritage Elementary School held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Heritage Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lima Senior Hi
Lima Senior High School
1,004 students
- This school
Heritage Elementary School
448 students
- Liberty Arts M 343
Liberty Arts Magnet K-8
343 students
- Lima West Midd 334
Lima West Middle School
334 students
- Lima North Mid 321
Lima North Middle School
321 students
- Independence E 272
Independence Elementary School
272 students
What this shows Heritage Elementary School reports 448 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 448 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Engagement
34.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,321
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
African American 40.4%
White 30.4%
Two or More 21.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 40.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Heritage Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lima City reports $19,321 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lima Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Lima West Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Lima North Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Independence Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
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
- 343
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 6.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar other schools in Lima
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Apollo Career Center
Vocational / career-technical school
745 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Elmwood Elementary School
Standard public school
508 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Perry High School
Standard public school
296 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Independence Elementary School
Standard public school
272 students
Unity Elementary School
Standard public school
241 students 8.6:1 students per teacher
Freedom Elementary School
Standard public school
235 students 7.8:1 students per teacher
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.
Frequently asked questions about Heritage Elementary School
How many students attend Heritage Elementary School?
Heritage Elementary School has 448 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lima, OH. CCD year-over-year: 421 (2022-23) → 432 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heritage Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Heritage Elementary School is African American at 40.4% of enrollment, in Lima, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heritage Elementary School?
Heritage Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Heritage Elementary School rank among schools in Lima?
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 schools in Lima, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lima on the city page.
What other schools are in Lima City?
Besides Heritage Elementary School, Lima City also operates Lima Senior High School (1,004 students), Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 (343 students), and Lima West Middle School (334 students). See the Lima City district page for the complete list.