- Enrollment
- 3,852
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Centennial, CO
Heritage Heights Academy
Federal NCES profile for Heritage Heights Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080291006676Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heritage Heights Academy earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Colorado schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Centennial · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 19.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Heritage Heights Academy has class sizes larger than 91% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage Heights Academy ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Centennial, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080291006676 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+50 students YoY
Heritage Heights Academy grew from 457 students in 2022-23 to 507 in 2023-24 (+10.9%).
Teacher FTE added 25.8 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+50 students YoY 080291006676 · Centennial, CO Elementary · MID · CHARTER
539 enr · 21.6:1 · 19.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Cherry Creek High School (3,852 students)
Heritage Heights Academy grew from 457 students in 2022-23 to 507 in 2023-24 (+10.9%). Teacher FTE added 25.8 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Heritage Heights Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cherry Creek H
Cherry Creek High School
3,852 students
- Cherokee Trail
Cherokee Trail High School
3,089 students
- Eaglecrest Hig
Eaglecrest High School
2,851 students
- Grandview High
Grandview High School
2,684 students
- Smoky Hill Hig
Smoky Hill High School
2,297 students
- This school 539
Heritage Heights Academy
539 students
What this shows Heritage Heights Academy reports 539 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heritage Heights Academy compares
Heritage Heights Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.6:1 | ▲ 30% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.9% | ▼ 48% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 539 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
539
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 91% in Colorado - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$15,158
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.1%
African American 27.3%
Asian 15.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 7.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 40.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.7, Heritage Heights Academy is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah reports $15,158 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Heritage Heights Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Trail High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eaglecrest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grandview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Smoky Hill High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heritage Heights Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,089
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,851
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,684
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,297
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~539 students)
Frequently asked questions about Heritage Heights Academy
How many students attend Heritage Heights Academy?
Heritage Heights Academy has 539 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Centennial, CO. CCD year-over-year: 457 (2022-23) → 507 (2023-24), up 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage Heights Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage Heights Academy is 21.6:1, which is 30% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Heritage Heights Academy?
19.9% of students at Heritage Heights Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heritage Heights Academy?
The largest demographic group at Heritage Heights Academy is White at 40.1% of enrollment, in Centennial, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heritage Heights Academy?
Heritage Heights Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 Heights Academy rank among elementary schools in Centennial?
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage Heights Academy ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Centennial, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Centennial on the city page.
What other schools are in Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah?
Besides Heritage Heights Academy, Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah also operates Cherry Creek High School (3,852 students), Cherokee Trail High School (3,089 students), and Eaglecrest High School (2,851 students). See the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah district page for the complete list.