Heritage Elementary School

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Heritage Elementary School ranks 142 nd of 389 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Heritage Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, serving 490 students in grades K-5. The school consistently outperforms the Tahlequah district and Oklahoma state averages in standardized test scores, with 59% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to 49% for Tahlequah and 51% for the state, and 63% of 5th graders proficient or better in Math compared to 45% for Tahlequah and 37% for the state.

Heritage Elementary maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.8 to 15.1 over the past few years, which is lower than nearby schools in the Tahlequah district. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 62.76% to 68.98% over the past few years, indicating a relatively high proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Despite the high percentage of students from low-income families, Heritage Elementary has consistently ranked in the top half of Oklahoma elementary schools, with a 3-4 star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years. The school has also performed well in serving its Native American, multi-racial, and low-socioeconomic status student populations, ranking in the top half of Oklahoma elementary schools for these subgroups in the 2020-2021 school year. Nearby schools, such as Keys Elementary and Woodall Public School, also demonstrate strong academic performance, particularly in mathematics, suggesting the Tahlequah area may have a concentration of high-performing elementary schools.

Detail:

Public K-5

333 Southridge Rd
Tahlequah, OK 74464-4464

(918) 458-4180

District: Tahlequah

SchoolDigger Rank:
142^nd of 389 Oklahoma Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,681

Students who attend Heritage Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Tahlequah Middle School
High:	Tahlequah High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 490

Racial breakdown:

Two or more races:

32.7%

American Indian:

31.6%

White:

15.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Heritage Elementary School ranks better than 63.5% of elementary schools in Oklahoma. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Tahlequah School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.44. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Heritage Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: two or more races (32.7%), American Indian (31.6%), White (15.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 69% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Tahlequah School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Heritage Elementary School is 15, which is the 2^nd best among 3 elementary schools in the Tahlequah School District. (See more...)

Compare Heritage Elementary School employs 32.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Heritage Elementary School is $10,681. 2 elementary schools in the Tahlequah School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Heritage Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Tahlequah:

SchoolDigger ranks Tahlequah 107^th of 144 Oklahoma 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	OK State Percentile
2016	64.02	168^th	498	66.3%
2017	67.38	102^nd	407	74.9%
2018	55.62	158^th	406	61.1%
2019	56.24	151^st	411	63.3%
2021	64.36	170^th	646	73.7%
2022	53.31	127^th	323	60.7%
2023	64.42	81^st	276	70.7%
2024	60.44	142^nd	389	63.5%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Heritage Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	64.35	18^th	51	64.7%

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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	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	52.83	229^th	506	54.7%

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Rank History for Native American students at Heritage Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	56.41	38^th	79	51.9%

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Data source: test scores: Oklahoma 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.

Data source: Oklahoma State 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	Two or More Races	Total
2013	110	10	4	81	158	23	386
2014	113	7	3	88	184	50	445
2015	141	6	3	87	211	64	512
2016	134	7	2	85	231	87	546
2017	125	2	2	92	189	104	514
2018	123	2	4	88	177	118	512
2019	128	3	5	71	180	139	526
2020	131	8	9	64	171	143	526
2021	106	10	9	60	190	125	500
2022	98	9	11	76	149	135	478
2023	99	12	10	70	157	147	495
2024	78	12	8	77	155	160	490

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
2013	386	26.0	14.8	80.1
2014	445	26.1	17.0	74.2
2015	512	30.0	17.0	70.1
2016	546	31.0	17.6	70.9
2017	514	29.5	17.4	71.4
2018	512	30.0	17.0	71.3
2019	526	32.2	16.3	74.9
2020	526	32.1	16.3	72.1
2021	500	32.1	15.5	65
2022	478	34.4	13.8	62.8
2023	495	32.6	15.1	65.3
2024	490	32.5	15.0	69

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
2013	386	26.0	14.8	80.1
2014	445	26.1	17.0	74.2
2015	512	30.0	17.0	70.1
2016	546	31.0	17.6	70.9
2017	514	29.5	17.4	71.4
2018	512	30.0	17.0	71.3
2019	526	32.2	16.3	74.9
2020	526	32.1	16.3	72.1
2021	500	32.1	15.5	65
2022	478	34.4	13.8	62.8
2023	495	32.6	15.1	65.3
2024	490	32.5	15.0	69

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Heritage Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$8,962
2020	$8,990
2021	$10,664
2022	$11,083
2023	$10,681

Data source: Oklahoma 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 151^st of 411 Elementary schools	Ranks 81^st of 276 Elementary schools	7.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Heritage Elementary School)	60	33	27%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tahlequah)	51	37	14%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	43	34	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts I (Heritage Elementary School)	42	41	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts I (Tahlequah)	32	25	7%
4th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	30	23	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Heritage Elementary School)	54	61	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tahlequah)	52	45	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	38	35	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts I (Heritage Elementary School)	39	46	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts I (Tahlequah)	29	29
5th Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)	35	28	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Heritage Elementary School)	43	50	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tahlequah)	31	30	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)	30	27	3%
5th Grade Science (Heritage Elementary School)	47	49	2%
5th Grade Science (Tahlequah)	39	40	1%
5th Grade Science (Oklahoma)	38	35	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	526	495	5.9%
African American	3	12	300%
American Indian	180	157	12.8%
Asian	5	10	100%
Hispanic	71	70	1.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	128	99	22.7%
Two or More Races	139	147	5.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	74.9%	65.3%	9.7%

Schools Near Heritage Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				OSTP English Language Arts I (2024)			OSTP Mathematics (2024)						OSTP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSTP English Language Arts I 3rd Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 4th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 5th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSTP Mathematics 4th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 5th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 6th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 7th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 8th Grade	OSTP Science 5th Grade	Total
Heritage Elementary School	Public	K-5	333 Southridge Rd	Tahlequah	74464	Cherokee County	Tahlequah	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 458-4180	490	33	15.0	69.0%	78 (15.9%)	12 (2.4%)	77 (15.7%)	8 (1.6%)	155 (31.6%)	0 (0.0%)	160 (32.7%)	60.4	142^nd of 389 public elementary schools	63.5%		64.4	81^st of 276 public elementary schools	70.7%	61	59.0	57.0	56.0	53.0	62.0	63.0				44.0	$10,681
Sequoyah Elementary School	Public	PK	425 South College	Tahlequah	74464	Cherokee County	Tahlequah	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 458-4130	160	8	20.0	100.0%	42 (26.3%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (18.8%)	1 (0.6%)	46 (28.8%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (25.6%)								(n/a)											$12,915
Greenwood Elementary School	Public	K-5	400 E Ross	Tahlequah	74464	Cherokee County	Tahlequah	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 458-4120	501	32	15.5	71.1%	96 (19.2%)	2 (0.4%)	144 (28.7%)	2 (0.4%)	144 (28.7%)	1 (0.2%)	112 (22.4%)	24.1	324^th of 389 public elementary schools	16.7%		34.4	193^rd of 276 public elementary schools	30.1%	131	43.0	48.0	35.0	39.0	52.0	33.0				38.0	$10,424
Cherokee Immersion Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	16489 Highway 62	Tahlequah	74465	Cherokee County	Cherokee Immersion Charter	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 207-4900	105	9	11.6	68.6%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	89 (84.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (7.6%)								(n/a)											$21,367
Cherokee Elementary School	Public	K-5	800 E Goingsnake	Tahlequah	74464	Cherokee County	Tahlequah	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 458-4110	425	30	14.3	76.2%	75 (17.6%)	3 (0.7%)	71 (16.7%)	1 (0.2%)	157 (36.9%)	0 (0.0%)	118 (27.8%)	23.7	329^th of 389 public elementary schools	15.4%		24	238^th of 276 public elementary schools	13.8%	91	48.0			32.0	41.0	40.0					$11,493
Grand View Public School	Public	PK, KG-8	15481 North Jarvis Road	Tahlequah	74464	Cherokee County	Grand View	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 456-5131	522	40	13.0	78.4%	86 (16.5%)	2 (0.4%)	80 (15.3%)	2 (0.4%)	193 (37.0%)	1 (0.2%)	158 (30.3%)								(n/a)				37.0			42.0	33.0	40.0		$14,287
Keys Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	19061 East 840 Road	Park Hill	74451	Cherokee County	Keys	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 456-4501	494	30	16.5	71.9%	149 (30.2%)	2 (0.4%)	12 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	242 (49.0%)	1 (0.2%)	88 (17.8%)	64	125^th of 389 public elementary schools	67.9%		75	42^nd of 276 public elementary schools	84.8%	83				35.0	69.0	74.0	38.0			62.0	$9,412
Woodall Public School	Public	PK, KG-8	14090 West 835 Road	Tahlequah	74464	Cherokee County	Woodall	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 456-1581	385	27	14.3	69.9%	52 (13.5%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (13.5%)	0 (0.0%)	148 (38.4%)	0 (0.0%)	133 (34.5%)	46.4	212^th of 389 public elementary schools	45.5%					(n/a)	61.0	57.0	51.0	45.0	47.0	45.0					$10,950
Briggs Public School	Public	PK, KG-8	17210 South 569 Road	Tahlequah	74464	Cherokee County	Briggs	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 456-4221	395	25	15.8	75.2%	54 (13.7%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (12.4%)	2 (0.5%)	224 (56.7%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (16.7%)								(n/a)				51.0							$10,451
Shady Grove Public School	Public	PK, KG-8	11042 West Shady Grove Road	Hulbert	74441	Cherokee County	Shady Grove	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 772-2511	131	14	9.1	86.3%	21 (16.0%)	1 (0.8%)	3 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	106 (80.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											$14,049

Frequently Asked Questions about Heritage Elementary School

How many students attend Heritage Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 490 students attended Heritage Elementary School.

Is Heritage Elementary School a good school?

Heritage Elementary School ranks 142^nd of 389 Oklahoma elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Heritage Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Tahlequah Middle School
High : Tahlequah High School

What is the racial makeup of Heritage Elementary School?

Students at Heritage Elementary School are 33% Two or more races, 32% American Indian, 16% White, 16% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

What district is Heritage Elementary School in?

Tahlequah

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