Heritage Elementary School

Summary:

Heritage Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wilmington, Delaware, serving 476 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Red Clay Consolidated School District, which is ranked 14 out of 32 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Heritage Elementary School consistently ranks among the top 25-32 elementary schools in Delaware, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance, as measured by standardized tests, is generally higher than the district and state averages across various grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 54.02% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 43.41% in the district and 43.42% statewide. The school's performance is particularly noteworthy among its Hispanic student population, ranking 3rd out of 37 Delaware elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year.

When compared to other nearby schools in the Red Clay Consolidated School District, Heritage Elementary School generally outperforms schools like Mote (Anna P.) Elementary School and Forest Oak Elementary School in academic performance. However, schools like William F. Cooke Junior Elementary and Linden Hill Elementary School have consistently higher academic performance than Heritage Elementary School.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2815 Highlands Lane
       Wilmington, DE  19808-3634


(302) 454-3424

District: Red Clay Consolidated School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
32nd of 106 Delaware Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,825 Help


Students who attend Heritage Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Skyline Middle School
High:    Dickinson (John) School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  476

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.1%
Hispanic:
16.0%
African American:
10.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Heritage Elementary School ranks better than 69.8% of elementary schools in Delaware. It also ranks 4th among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Red Clay Consolidated School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.7. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68.1%), Hispanic (16%), African American (10.1%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Heritage Elementary School is 12, which is the 7th best among 14 elementary schools in the Red Clay Consolidated School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Heritage Elementary School is $14,825. 10 elementary schools in the Red Clay Consolidated School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Heritage Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Heritage Elementary School 32nd of 106 Delaware public elementary schools. (See Heritage Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Red Clay Consolidated School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Red Clay Consolidated School District 14th of 32 Delaware school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Heritage Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Heritage Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 62.81 34th 91 62.6%
2012 63.09 36th 90 60.0%
2013 69.36 30th 91 67.0%
2014 66.53 15th 36 58.3%
2015 61.44 41st 108 62.0%
2016 54.03 39th 86 54.7%
2017 57.86 38th 86 55.8%
2018 59.62 36th 85 57.6%
2019 59.68 50th 105 52.4%
2021 65.21 27th 95 71.6%
2022 72.80 22nd 104 78.8%
2023 70.14 25th 103 75.7%
2024 63.70 32nd 106 69.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Heritage Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 52.56 8th 17 52.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Heritage Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 49.76 50th 92 45.7%
2024 68.56 9th 66 86.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Heritage Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 53.78 45th 99 54.5%
2021 62.46 19th 67 71.6%
2022 68.84 20th 90 77.8%
2023 73.76 19th 89 78.7%
2024 59.86 33rd 97 66.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Heritage Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 61.53 43rd 99 56.6%
2021 49.16 30th 67 55.2%
2022 62.87 28th 90 68.9%
2023 53.55 38th 89 57.3%
2024 53.25 39th 97 59.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Heritage Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 59.01 14th 37 62.2%
2023 58.02 15th 42 64.3%
2024 84.58 3rd 37 91.9%
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Rank History for White students at Heritage Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 36.57 60th 82 26.8%
2021 55.00 24th 65 63.1%
2022 58.35 31st 75 58.7%
2023 54.76 30th 70 57.1%
2024 36.27 52nd 73 28.8%
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Data source: test scores: Delaware 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.

Heritage Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Delaware Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Heritage Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 434 116 23 11 1 n/a n/a 0 585
1989 456 102 25 13 0 n/a n/a 0 596
1990 480 94 37 6 n/a n/a n/a 0 617
1991 481 111 29 10 0 n/a n/a 0 631
1992 283 115 11 4 0 n/a n/a 0 413
1993 355 127 13 11 1 n/a n/a 0 507
1994 343 156 17 6 3 n/a n/a 0 525
1995 349 125 9 8 1 n/a n/a 0 492
1996 349 125 9 8 1 n/a n/a 0 492
1997 369 104 15 13 0 n/a n/a 0 501
1998 431 102 28 17 0 n/a n/a 0 578
1999 473 112 22 16 0 n/a n/a 0 623
2000 407 103 33 22 0 n/a n/a 0 565
2001 384 93 30 29 1 n/a n/a 0 537
2002 449 77 34 26 1 n/a n/a 0 587
2003 449 77 34 26 1 n/a n/a 0 587
2004 462 76 37 24 0 n/a n/a 0 599
2005 443 54 31 24 0 n/a n/a 0 552
2006 382 46 24 21 0 n/a n/a 0 473
2007 374 41 20 36 0 n/a n/a 0 471
2008 380 39 16 33 0 n/a n/a 0 468
2009 382 46 15 41 0 n/a n/a 0 484
2010 416 54 15 42 1 n/a n/a 0 528
2011 429 63 16 37 0 0 4 0 549
2012 450 59 18 32 1 0 12 0 572
2013 463 58 19 42 1 0 15 0 598
2014 486 61 16 52 1 0 9 0 625
2015 452 65 16 57 1 0 14 0 605
2016 439 61 20 83 1 0 19 0 623
2017 406 56 15 86 1 0 16 0 580
2018 373 42 10 81 1 1 9 0 517
2019 362 44 9 89 1 1 17 0 523
2020 338 40 12 89 1 1 23 0 504
2021 336 46 9 80 1 0 20 0 492
2022 334 43 14 72 0 0 22 0 485
2023 324 48 7 76 0 0 21 0 476

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 Heritage Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 585 30.0 19.5 13.5
1989 596 29.0 20.5 10.9
1990 617 29.0 21.2 10.7
1991 631 28.0 22.5 9.7
1992 413 21.0 19.6 20.1
1993 507 21.5 23.6 21.3
1994 525 22.0 23.9 23.2
1995 492 23.0 21.4 21.5
1996 492 23.0 21.4 21.5
1997 501 24.0 20.9 20.2
1998 578 27.0 21.4 17
1999 623 32.0 19.5 19.3
2000 565 32.0 17.7 22.3
2001 537 32.0 16.8 23.1
2002 587 34.0 17.3 16.5
2003 587 34.0 17.3 16.5
2004 599 32.0 18.7 19.2
2005 552 33.0 16.7 17
2006 473 28.0 16.9 15.9
2007 471 25.0 18.8 22.9
2008 468 24.0 19.5 23.1
2009 484 26.0 18.6 29.1
2010 528 29.5 17.9 33.5
2011 549 36.0 15.2 28.6
2012 572 31.0 18.4 30.6
2013 598 39.0 15.3 32.6
2014 625 38.0 16.4 23.5
2015 605 35.0 17.2 22.1
2016 623 34.0 18.3 22.8
2017 580 34.0 17.0 n/a
2018 517 33.0 15.6 n/a
2019 523 34.0 15.3 n/a
2020 504 36.0 14.0 n/a
2021 492 35.5 13.8 n/a
2022 485 36.5 13.2 n/a
2023 476 39.5 12.0 n/a

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 Heritage Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 585 30.0 19.5 13.5
1989 596 29.0 20.5 10.9
1990 617 29.0 21.2 10.7
1991 631 28.0 22.5 9.7
1992 413 21.0 19.6 20.1
1993 507 21.5 23.6 21.3
1994 525 22.0 23.9 23.2
1995 492 23.0 21.4 21.5
1996 492 23.0 21.4 21.5
1997 501 24.0 20.9 20.2
1998 578 27.0 21.4 17
1999 623 32.0 19.5 19.3
2000 565 32.0 17.7 22.3
2001 537 32.0 16.8 23.1
2002 587 34.0 17.3 16.5
2003 587 34.0 17.3 16.5
2004 599 32.0 18.7 19.2
2005 552 33.0 16.7 17
2006 473 28.0 16.9 15.9
2007 471 25.0 18.8 22.9
2008 468 24.0 19.5 23.1
2009 484 26.0 18.6 29.1
2010 528 29.5 17.9 33.5
2011 549 36.0 15.2 28.6
2012 572 31.0 18.4 30.6
2013 598 39.0 15.3 32.6
2014 625 38.0 16.4 23.5
2015 605 35.0 17.2 22.1
2016 623 34.0 18.3 22.8
2017 580 34.0 17.0 n/a
2018 517 33.0 15.6 n/a
2019 523 34.0 15.3 n/a
2020 504 36.0 14.0 n/a
2021 492 35.5 13.8 n/a
2022 485 36.5 13.2 n/a
2023 476 39.5 12.0 n/a

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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Per Pupil Expenditures for Heritage Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $237 (1.6%) $18,209 (122.8%) $14,825

Data source: Delaware Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Heritage Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 50th of 105 Elementary schoolsRanks 25th of 103 Elementary schools
 23.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Heritage Elementary School)52.539.5
 13%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Red Clay Consolidated School District)46.134.9
 11.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)50.538.4
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Heritage Elementary School)49.540.7
 8.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Red Clay Consolidated School District)4437.5
 6.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Delaware)5342.2
 10.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Heritage Elementary School)67.948.2
 19.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Red Clay Consolidated School District)5139.9
 11.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)53.539.9
 13.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Heritage Elementary School)6354.2
 8.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Red Clay Consolidated School District)42.537.8
 4.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)50.839.1
 11.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Heritage Elementary School)60.858.8
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Red Clay Consolidated School District)55.147.5
 7.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)56.944.1
 12.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Heritage Elementary School)45.147.8
 2.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Red Clay Consolidated School District)39.333
 6.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)44.432.3
 12.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students523476
 9%
African American4448
 9.1%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian97
 22.2%
Hispanic8976
 14.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White362324
 10.5%
Two or More Races1721
 23.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Heritage Elementary School

Students who attend Heritage Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Skyline Middle School
High : Dickinson (John) School

Students at Heritage Elementary School are 68% White, 16% Hispanic, 10% African American, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 476 students attended Heritage Elementary School.

Heritage Elementary School ranks 32nd of 106 Delaware elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Delaware Department of Education.

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