- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Parkland, FL
Heron Heights Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Heron Heights Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120018007654
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heron Heights Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Parkland · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- students per teacher
- 7.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Heron Heights Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heron Heights Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Parkland, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Heron Heights Elementary School held near 1,059 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 56.5 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 120018007654 · Parkland, FL Other · MID · TRAD
1,040 enr · 18.6:1 · 7.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Heron Heights Elementary School held near 1,059 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 56.5 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Heron Heights Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cypress Bay Hi
Cypress Bay High School
4,579 students
- Western High S
Western High School
3,510 students
- Marjory Stonem
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
3,089 students
- Coral Glades H
Coral Glades High School
2,843 students
- West Broward H
West Broward High School
2,492 students
- This school 1,040
Heron Heights Elementary School
1,040 students
What this shows Heron Heights Elementary School reports 1,040 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heron Heights Elementary School compares
Heron Heights Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.6% | ▼ 85% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,040 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,040
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the Florida average of 52.0%
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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 68% in Florida - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,121
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 520 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.5%
Asian 10.0%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 3.2%
Largest group: White at 61.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Heron Heights Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Broward reports $12,121 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Heron Heights Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bay High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heron Heights Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,510
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 3,089
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,843
- Students per teacher
- 29.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~1,040 students)
Frequently asked questions about Heron Heights Elementary School
How many students attend Heron Heights Elementary School?
Heron Heights Elementary School has 1,040 students enrolled. It is a public school in Parkland, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,042 (2022-23) → 1,059 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heron Heights Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heron Heights Elementary School is 18.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Heron Heights Elementary School?
7.6% of students at Heron Heights Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heron Heights Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Heron Heights Elementary School is White at 61.8% of enrollment, in Parkland, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heron Heights Elementary School?
Heron Heights Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Heron Heights Elementary School rank among schools in Parkland?
By Resource Investment Index, Heron Heights Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Parkland, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Parkland on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Heron Heights Elementary School, Broward also operates Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students), Western High School (3,510 students), and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (3,089 students). See the Broward district page for the complete list.