- Enrollment
- 1,466
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · De Pere, WI
Heritage Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Heritage Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550321001254
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heritage Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #3 of 6
- schools in De Pere · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 8.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Heritage Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage Elementary ranks #3 of 6 schools in De Pere, WI.
School address
District: De Pere School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550321001254 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Heritage Elementary held near 639 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.2 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 550321001254 · De Pere, WI Other · MID · TRAD
608 enr · 14.8:1 · 8.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: De Pere High (1,466 students)
Heritage Elementary held near 639 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.2 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Heritage Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- De Pere High
De Pere High
1,466 students
- De Pere Middle
De Pere Middle
690 students
- Foxview Interm
Foxview Intermediate
673 students
- This school
Heritage Elementary
608 students
- Susie C Altmay 525
Susie C Altmayer Elementary
525 students
- Dickinson Elem 523
Dickinson Elementary
523 students
What this shows Heritage Elementary reports 608 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heritage Elementary compares
Heritage Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.0% | ▼ 79% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 608 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
608
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the Wisconsin 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 69% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,121
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 608 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.8%
Two or More 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.0, Heritage Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for De Pere School District reports $12,121 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Pere High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| De Pere Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Foxview Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Susie C Altmayer Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dickinson Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar 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
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in De Pere
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Hemlock Creek Elementary
Standard public school
822 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Westwood Elementary
Standard public school
623 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Susie C Altmayer Elementary
Standard public school
525 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Dickinson Elementary
Standard public school
523 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Phantom Knight School of Opportunity
Standard public school
22 students 11:1 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.
Similar enrollment (~608 students)
Frequently asked questions about Heritage Elementary
How many students attend Heritage Elementary?
Heritage Elementary has 608 students enrolled. It is a public school in De Pere, WI. CCD year-over-year: 646 (2022-23) → 639 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage Elementary is 14.8:1, which is 3% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Heritage Elementary?
8.0% of students at Heritage Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heritage Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Heritage Elementary is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in De Pere, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heritage Elementary?
Heritage Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 schools in De Pere?
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage Elementary ranks #3 of 6 schools in De Pere, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in De Pere on the city page.
What other schools are in De Pere School District?
Besides Heritage Elementary, De Pere School District also operates De Pere High (1,466 students), De Pere Middle (690 students), and Foxview Intermediate (673 students). See the De Pere School District district page for the complete list.