Heritage Elementary

Summary:

Heritage Elementary is a public elementary school in Olathe, Kansas, serving 351 students in grades PK-5. While part of the highly-ranked Olathe School District, Heritage Elementary faces several key challenges, including lower overall academic performance, significant disparities in student subgroup achievement, and a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Heritage Elementary's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in state assessments, is generally lower than the Olathe district and Kansas state averages across all grades and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 28.03% of Heritage Elementary students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 42.71% in Olathe and 33.55% statewide. The school's performance has also been declining over the past few years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 189 out of 668 Kansas elementary schools in 2012-2013 to 472 out of 653 in 2023-2024.

Interestingly, Heritage Elementary's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups. Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) students at Heritage Elementary have particularly low performance, ranking in the bottom 25% of Kansas elementary schools in these subgroups. In contrast, the school's White and Special Education students perform better, ranking in the middle 50% of Kansas elementary schools. This pattern is consistent with broader trends in educational achievement, where socioeconomic and language barriers can contribute to disparities in academic outcomes. Nearby Sunnyside Elementary, Tomahawk Elementary, and Briarwood Elementary generally outperform Heritage Elementary, which may be related to their lower percentages of low-socioeconomic status students and higher spending per student.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1700 E Pawnee Dr
       Olathe, KS  66062


(913) 780-7490

District: Olathe

SchoolDigger Rank:
472nd of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,931 Help


Students who attend Heritage Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Indian Trail Middle School
High:    Olathe South Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  351

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.0%
Hispanic:
23.4%
African American:
6.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Heritage Elementary ranks worse than 72.3% of elementary schools in Kansas. It also ranks 32nd among 35 ranked elementary schools in the Olathe School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.56. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (59%), Hispanic (23.4%), African American (6.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Heritage Elementary is 12.9, which is the 15th best among 35 elementary schools in the Olathe School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Heritage Elementary is $11,931. 18 elementary schools in the Olathe School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Heritage Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Heritage Elementary 472nd of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Heritage Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hispanic students:
White students:


Olathe:

SchoolDigger ranks Olathe 55th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Heritage Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Heritage Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 56.52 299th 585 48.9%
2007 65.61 232nd 600 61.3%
2008 64.72 250th 614 59.3%
2009 48.46 409th 621 34.1%
2010 65.65 236th 630 62.5%
2011 55.87 350th 631 44.5%
2012 66.54 239th 660 63.8%
2013 71.61 189th 668 71.7%
2015 48.22 371st 678 45.3%
2016 51.83 321st 656 51.1%
2017 48.91 337th 659 48.9%
2018 45.82 371st 656 43.4%
2019 34.22 463rd 667 30.6%
2021 52.70 310th 670 53.7%
2022 49.36 339th 668 49.3%
2023 39.59 413th 660 37.4%
2024 31.56 472nd 653 27.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Heritage Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 72.94 14th 117 88.0%
2023 62.23 26th 117 77.8%
2024 22.01 121st 124 2.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Heritage Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 45.39 117th 214 45.3%
2022 50.62 132nd 305 56.7%
2023 63.52 80th 296 73.0%
2024 30.84 208th 306 32.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Heritage Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.88 214th 512 58.2%
2019 34.17 376th 509 26.1%
2021 66.18 119th 494 75.9%
2022 50.82 243rd 512 52.5%
2023 28.89 425th 541 21.4%
2024 19.74 486th 546 11.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Heritage Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.96 297th 574 48.3%
2019 38.02 383rd 591 35.2%
2021 54.66 259th 591 56.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Heritage Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 45.39 117th 214 45.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Heritage Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.97 337th 575 41.4%
2019 34.93 403rd 586 31.2%
2021 51.75 282nd 605 53.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Heritage Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 21.98 212th 235 9.8%
2021 90.79 10th 229 95.6%
2022 55.49 83rd 254 67.3%
2023 29.86 187th 245 23.7%
2024 22.79 232nd 260 10.8%
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Rank History for White students at Heritage Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.91 393rd 574 31.5%
2019 36.95 406th 592 31.4%
2021 56.59 239th 587 59.3%
2022 46.27 325th 596 45.5%
2023 43.30 350th 584 40.1%
2024 40.21 370th 579 36.1%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State 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.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Heritage Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 499 10 9 8 0 n/a n/a 0 526
1990 526 8 10 5 4 n/a n/a 0 553
1991 560 10 19 6 0 n/a n/a 0 595
1992 555 11 26 10 0 n/a n/a 0 602
1993 530 17 25 11 0 n/a n/a 0 583
1994 498 18 25 11 0 n/a n/a 0 552
1995 421 15 18 6 1 n/a n/a 0 461
1996 421 15 18 6 1 n/a n/a 0 461
1997 392 17 14 3 2 n/a n/a 0 428
1998 363 16 12 4 1 n/a n/a 0 396
1999 384 17 10 4 1 n/a n/a 0 416
2000 398 17 10 9 0 n/a n/a 0 434
2001 385 16 9 8 0 n/a n/a 0 418
2002 372 19 14 15 0 n/a n/a 0 420
2003 372 19 14 15 0 n/a n/a 0 420
2004 355 22 7 18 0 n/a n/a 9 411
2005 346 15 8 16 0 n/a n/a 10 395
2006 376 15 8 19 1 n/a n/a 14 433
2007 355 14 12 14 1 n/a n/a 22 418
2008 347 11 12 20 3 n/a n/a 18 411
2009 363 14 18 18 1 n/a n/a 25 439
2010 324 21 21 38 0 3 21 0 428
2011 251 19 19 30 5 1 19 0 344
2012 254 15 19 29 6 0 17 0 340
2013 263 15 20 30 4 1 13 0 346
2014 253 18 17 21 2 0 8 0 319
2015 258 22 22 54 5 0 12 0 373
2016 273 21 21 59 3 0 16 0 393
2017 260 23 23 66 1 0 13 0 386
2018 266 28 20 73 1 0 14 0 402
2019 236 20 16 76 1 0 19 0 368
2020 242 21 16 80 3 1 17 0 380
2021 208 16 18 82 4 1 16 0 345
2022 198 13 23 83 4 3 17 0 341
2023 207 24 13 82 2 3 20 0 351

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 526 29.0 18.1 n/a
1990 553 30.9 17.8 0
1991 595 34.0 17.5 n/a
1992 602 36.0 16.7 2.7
1993 583 33.5 17.4 2.1
1994 552 33.5 16.5 4
1995 461 27.0 17.1 5
1996 461 27.0 17.1 5
1997 428 28.0 15.3 6.1
1998 396 26.2 15.1 6.3
1999 416 25.7 16.2 4.8
2000 434 25.7 16.9 5.5
2001 418 30.2 13.8 5.5
2002 420 26.1 16.1 6.4
2003 420 26.1 16.1 6.4
2004 411 24.9 16.5 11.2
2005 395 26.1 15.1 11.7
2006 433 28.2 15.4 11.2
2007 418 29.5 14.2 12.4
2008 411 26.1 15.7 12.5
2009 439 27.0 16.3 16.7
2010 428 26.0 16.4 18.9
2011 344 21.5 16.0 27.3
2012 340 22.7 14.9 27.9
2013 346 22.8 15.1 32.9
2014 319 22.8 13.9 29.8
2015 373 24.0 15.5 36.2
2016 393 n/a n/a 38.7
2017 386 27.0 14.2 32.9
2018 402 27.8 14.4 33.3
2019 368 28.8 12.7 34.2
2020 380 27.6 13.7 32.9
2021 345 28.1 12.2 31
2022 341 28.2 12.0 33.7
2023 351 27.1 12.9 39.9

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 526 29.0 18.1 n/a
1990 553 30.9 17.8 0
1991 595 34.0 17.5 n/a
1992 602 36.0 16.7 2.7
1993 583 33.5 17.4 2.1
1994 552 33.5 16.5 4
1995 461 27.0 17.1 5
1996 461 27.0 17.1 5
1997 428 28.0 15.3 6.1
1998 396 26.2 15.1 6.3
1999 416 25.7 16.2 4.8
2000 434 25.7 16.9 5.5
2001 418 30.2 13.8 5.5
2002 420 26.1 16.1 6.4
2003 420 26.1 16.1 6.4
2004 411 24.9 16.5 11.2
2005 395 26.1 15.1 11.7
2006 433 28.2 15.4 11.2
2007 418 29.5 14.2 12.4
2008 411 26.1 15.7 12.5
2009 439 27.0 16.3 16.7
2010 428 26.0 16.4 18.9
2011 344 21.5 16.0 27.3
2012 340 22.7 14.9 27.9
2013 346 22.8 15.1 32.9
2014 319 22.8 13.9 29.8
2015 373 24.0 15.5 36.2
2016 393 n/a n/a 38.7
2017 386 27.0 14.2 32.9
2018 402 27.8 14.4 33.3
2019 368 28.8 12.7 34.2
2020 380 27.6 13.7 32.9
2021 345 28.1 12.2 31
2022 341 28.2 12.0 33.7
2023 351 27.1 12.9 39.9

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $791 (6.6%) $11,140 (93.4%) $11,931

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Heritage Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 463rd of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 413th of 660 Elementary schools
 6.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Heritage Elementary)35.717.7
 18%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Olathe)51.246.9
 4.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Heritage Elementary)31.138.1
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Olathe)59.464
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Heritage Elementary)49.238.5
 10.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Olathe)56.153.2
 2.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Heritage Elementary)19.425.4
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Olathe)41.953.9
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Heritage Elementary)38.844.1
 5.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Olathe)54.852.5
 2.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Heritage Elementary)30.935
 4.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Olathe)39.548.3
 8.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (Heritage Elementary)32.340
 7.7%
   5th Grade Science (Olathe)48.751.7
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Kansas)43.142.1
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students368351
 4.6%
African American2024
 20%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian1613
 18.8%
Hispanic7682
 7.9%
Pacific Islander03
White236207
 12.3%
Two or More Races1920
 5.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.2%39.9%
 5.6%


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Students who attend Heritage Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Indian Trail Middle School
High : Olathe South Senior High

In the 2022-23 school year, 351 students attended Heritage Elementary.

Students at Heritage Elementary are 59% White, 23% Hispanic, 7% African American, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Heritage Elementary ranks 472nd of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star 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 Kansas State Department of Education.

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