Is Heroes Elementary a good school?

Heroes Elementary ranks 4324 th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Heroes Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 434 students attended Heroes Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Heroes Elementary?

Students at Heroes Elementary are 99% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Heroes Elementary attend?

Students who attend Heroes Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Willard Intermediate High : Santa Ana High

Heroes Elementary

Summary:

Heroes Elementary is a public elementary school located in Santa Ana, California, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 434 students. The school is part of the Santa Ana Unified School District, which is ranked 1241 out of 1568 districts in California and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Heroes Elementary faces significant challenges, with high chronic absenteeism rates that have increased from 3.5% in 2018-2019 to 45.6% in 2021-2022, much higher than the district and state averages. Academically, the school's students consistently perform below the district and state averages in English Language Arts/Literacy, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, only 33.49% of Heroes Elementary students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 30.96% in the district and 47.04% statewide. The school's performance is particularly concerning for student subgroups, such as English Language Learners and students with disabilities, who rank in the bottom 25% of California elementary schools.

When compared to nearby schools, Heroes Elementary generally performs worse academically across all subject areas and grade levels. For instance, Fremont Elementary had significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts/Literacy (36.41%) and Mathematics (34.92%) compared to Heroes Elementary. The nearby Scholarship Prep - Orange County and El Sol Santa Ana Science and Arts Academy charter schools also outperform Heroes Elementary in academic achievement. Addressing the challenges at Heroes Elementary will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach that addresses the unique needs of the school and its community.

Detail:

Public K-5

1111 Civic Center Dr.
Santa Ana, CA 92703-2229

(714) 558-5501

District: Santa Ana Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
4324^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,202

Students who attend Heroes Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Willard Intermediate
High:	Santa Ana High

Student/teacher ratio: 20.2

Number of students: 434

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

99.1%

White:

0.7%

American Indian:

0.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 88.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Heroes Elementary ranks worse than 73.8% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 12^th among 34 ranked elementary schools in the Santa Ana Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.41. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.1%), White (0.7%), American Indian (0.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 88.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Heroes Elementary is 20.2. 20 elementary schools in the Santa Ana Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Heroes Elementary employs 21.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Heroes Elementary is $7,202. 23 elementary schools in the Santa Ana Unified School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Heroes Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Heroes Elementary 4324^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Heroes Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Santa Ana Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Santa Ana Unified 1241^st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Heroes Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Heroes Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2010	22.77	4398^th	5314	17.2%
2011	14.91	4953^rd	5377	7.9%
2012	18.19	4755^th	5390	11.8%
2013	18.04	4869^th	5530	12.0%
2015	11.52	5378^th	5611	4.2%
2016	11.34	5351^st	5614	4.7%
2017	13.40	5238^th	5692	8.0%
2018	14.74	5121^st	5662	9.6%
2019	18.17	4976^th	5789	14.0%
2022	28.76	3971^st	5883	32.5%
2023	29.69	3920^th	5874	33.3%
2024	25.41	4324^th	5862	26.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Heroes Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	23.87	2795^th	3246	13.9%
2019	24.52	2903^rd	3275	11.4%
2022	51.63	1113^th	3311	66.4%
2023	47.59	1315^th	3250	59.5%
2024	31.60	2443^rd	3160	22.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Heroes Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	38.11	1282^nd	2420	47.0%
2024	34.80	1566^th	2634	40.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Heroes Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	20.85	4420^th	5084	13.1%
2019	25.60	4187^th	5173	19.1%
2022	39.11	3084^th	5264	41.4%
2023	41.92	2918^th	5374	45.7%
2024	33.98	3620^th	5511	34.3%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Heroes Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	64.46	84^th	364	76.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Heroes Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	13.98	4989^th	5413	7.8%
2019	15.29	5013^th	5492	8.7%
2022	21.55	4558^th	5635	19.1%
2023	26.03	4136^th	5617	26.4%
2024	19.48	4750^th	5605	15.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Heroes Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	34.84	1226^th	2128	42.4%
2019	46.88	1064^th	2585	58.8%
2022	28.33	1571^st	2227	29.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Heroes Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	17.32	4800^th	5431	11.6%
2019	22.54	4419^th	5510	19.8%
2022	35.68	3300^th	5663	41.7%
2023	33.49	3506^th	5650	37.9%
2024	31.66	3679^th	5636	34.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Heroes Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	20.74	4201^st	4830	13.0%
2019	25.66	3993^rd	4963	19.5%
2022	40.79	2843^rd	5084	44.1%
2023	42.98	2682^nd	5098	47.4%
2024	34.38	3388^th	5102	33.6%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Heroes Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2009	1	2	2	646	0	3	654
2010	4	0	1	657	0	0	662
2011	2	0	0	695	1	2	700
2012	3	1	0	711	1	2	718
2013	5	0	0	709	3	3	720
2014	3	0	0	710	3	1	717
2015	4	2	0	624	5	1	636
2016	5	0	0	614	6	0	625
2017	3	0	0	563	6	0	572
2018	4	0	1	586	4	0	595
2019	3	0	4	554	3	1	565
2020	5	0	3	515	2	0	525
2021	4	0	2	471	1	0	478
2022	3	0	1	467	0	0	471
2023	3	0	0	430	1	0	434

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Heroes Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	654	28.0	22.6	96.8
2010	662	27.0	24.5	97.9
2011	700	n/a	n/a	97.3
2012	718	26.5	27.0	n/a
2013	720	23.5	30.6	99.6
2014	717	23.5	30.5	97.9
2015	636	22.0	28.9	92.8
2016	625	22.0	28.4	97.3
2017	572	22.0	26.0	95.5
2018	595	21.0	28.3	94.6
2019	565	21.0	26.9	93.3
2020	525	n/a	n/a	93
2021	478	18.0	26.5	93.1
2022	471	21.4	22.0	65.8
2023	434	21.4	20.2	88.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Heroes Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	654	28.0	22.6	96.8
2010	662	27.0	24.5	97.9
2011	700	n/a	n/a	97.3
2012	718	26.5	27.0	n/a
2013	720	23.5	30.6	99.6
2014	717	23.5	30.5	97.9
2015	636	22.0	28.9	92.8
2016	625	22.0	28.4	97.3
2017	572	22.0	26.0	95.5
2018	595	21.0	28.3	94.6
2019	565	21.0	26.9	93.3
2020	525	n/a	n/a	93
2021	478	18.0	26.5	93.1
2022	471	21.4	22.0	65.8
2023	434	21.4	20.2	88.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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