Heritage Elementary

Summary:

Heritage Elementary is a public elementary school located in De Pere, Wisconsin, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 646 students. The school is part of the De Pere School District, which is ranked 24th out of 428 districts in Wisconsin and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Heritage Elementary has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Wisconsin, with a statewide ranking of 90 out of 1,061 schools for the 2023-2024 school year and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is particularly strong, consistently outperforming the state and district averages in the Forward Exam, a standardized test used in Wisconsin. For example, in 4th-grade Mathematics, Heritage Elementary had a proficiency rate of 81.75%, compared to 77.42% for the De Pere School District and 55.05% for the state of Wisconsin. The school's performance is also noteworthy in the Hispanic student subgroup, ranking 31st out of 331 Wisconsin elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year.

When compared to other nearby schools, such as those in the Green Bay Area Public School District, Heritage Elementary stands out as a high-performing institution. The school's academic performance, low chronic absenteeism rates, and low free and reduced-price lunch rates are significantly better than the nearby schools, suggesting that Heritage Elementary may be an attractive option for families in the region seeking a high-quality elementary education for their children.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 1250 Swan Rd
       De Pere, WI  54115


(920) 337-1035

District: De Pere School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
90th of 1,061 Wisconsin Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,845 Help


Students who attend Heritage Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    De Pere Middle
    Foxview Intermediate
High:    De Pere High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  646

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.5%
Hispanic:
6.2%
Two or more races:
4.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11.9% Help


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Compare Details Heritage Elementary ranks better than 91.5% of elementary schools in Wisconsin. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the De Pere School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.84. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Heritage Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the De Pere School District. Racial makeup is: White (87.5%), Hispanic (6.2%), two or more races (4.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 11.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the De Pere School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Heritage Elementary is 15.6, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the De Pere School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Heritage Elementary is $9,845, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the De Pere School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Heritage Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Heritage Elementary 90th of 1061 Wisconsin public elementary schools. (See Heritage Elementary in the ranking list.)

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De Pere School District:

SchoolDigger ranks De Pere School District 24th of 428 Wisconsin 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 WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 72.99 155th 633 75.5%
2005 66.37 258th 632 59.2%
2006 69.92 234th 712 67.1%
2007 79.82 84th 689 87.8%
2008 70.84 266th 1021 73.9%
2009 74.59 192nd 1030 81.4%
2010 79.77 104th 1045 90.0%
2011 74.50 188th 1046 82.0%
2012 77.21 120th 1045 88.5%
2013 76.80 156th 1053 85.2%
2014 83.01 92nd 1061 91.3%
2015 83.46 84th 1076 92.2%
2016 84.79 97th 1075 91.0%
2017 85.42 91st 1071 91.5%
2018 76.06 195th 1025 81.0%
2019 69.71 291st 1037 71.9%
2021 68.09 312th 1050 70.3%
2022 86.70 81st 1067 92.4%
2023 86.09 88th 1067 91.8%
2024 84.84 90th 1061 91.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Heritage Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 84.78 13th 119 89.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Heritage Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.20 131st 721 81.8%
2019 36.04 476th 742 35.8%
2021 55.59 270th 746 63.8%
2022 77.74 83rd 748 88.9%
2023 53.84 300th 770 61.0%
2024 40.38 461st 790 41.6%
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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 WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.50 222nd 854 74.0%
2019 70.68 171st 874 80.4%
2021 52.99 361st 847 57.4%
2022 84.22 46th 859 94.6%
2023 67.16 210th 871 75.9%
2024 78.69 98th 866 88.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Heritage Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.91 193rd 997 80.6%
2019 70.78 259th 1002 74.2%
2021 62.59 374th 1004 62.7%
2022 86.51 72nd 1017 92.9%
2023 84.72 91st 1010 91.0%
2024 83.15 86th 1011 91.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Heritage Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.33 194th 997 80.5%
2019 65.92 318th 1002 68.3%
2021 71.48 234th 1003 76.7%
2022 84.47 93rd 1017 90.9%
2023 85.80 79th 1011 92.2%
2024 83.61 98th 1012 90.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Heritage Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 88.15 24th 296 91.9%
2024 85.48 31st 331 90.6%
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Rank History for White students at Heritage Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.16 216th 686 68.5%
2019 57.16 313th 718 56.4%
2021 54.67 306th 699 56.2%
2022 80.28 94th 704 86.6%
2023 78.24 102nd 715 85.7%
2024 78.52 110th 727 84.9%
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Data source: test scores: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, 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: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Open Quote I have had the worst experience with this school! They did not involve me in anything that was going on at the school with my child. I still have not met the principal and have tried to set up several meetings with her. This is the most unproffesional school I have ever had to deal with. Close Quote



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
1998 504 1 7 4 11 n/a n/a 0 527
1999 592 3 8 4 10 n/a n/a 0 617
2000 666 5 9 8 12 n/a n/a 0 700
2001 660 9 10 3 7 n/a n/a 0 689
2002 617 8 11 8 9 n/a n/a 0 653
2003 617 8 11 8 9 n/a n/a 0 653
2004 640 18 8 13 15 n/a n/a 0 694
2005 662 15 8 18 5 n/a n/a 0 708
2006 644 17 7 12 7 n/a n/a 0 687
2007 633 19 10 15 6 n/a n/a 0 683
2008 458 20 10 10 5 n/a n/a 0 503
2009 449 20 14 8 6 n/a n/a 0 497
2010 419 13 11 8 6 n/a n/a 0 457
2011 397 7 21 13 2 0 12 0 452
2012 396 5 16 13 2 0 15 0 447
2013 385 4 13 12 0 0 11 0 425
2014 454 1 9 16 2 1 17 0 500
2015 466 3 13 21 2 0 13 0 518
2016 470 5 17 21 2 0 18 0 533
2017 505 6 14 18 2 0 29 0 574
2018 507 4 15 20 3 0 33 0 582
2019 496 6 13 20 1 0 25 0 561
2020 507 1 11 30 2 0 26 0 577
2021 633 8 9 32 2 0 31 0 715
2022 579 4 11 38 1 0 32 0 665
2023 565 2 9 40 0 0 30 0 646

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
1998 527 28.7 18.4 5.5
1999 617 35.3 17.5 8.9
2000 700 37.2 18.8 7
2001 689 39.2 17.6 8.9
2002 653 42.3 15.4 9.6
2003 653 42.3 15.4 9.6
2004 694 44.3 15.7 9.9
2005 708 44.4 15.9 n/a
2006 687 44.9 15.3 n/a
2007 683 42.9 15.9 15.4
2008 503 31.6 15.9 11.9
2009 497 30.8 16.1 8.2
2010 457 28.4 16.0 4.6
2011 452 29.6 15.2 6
2012 447 30.0 14.8 19.2
2013 425 28.9 14.6 19.8
2014 500 30.4 16.4 14.8
2015 518 n/a n/a 15.3
2016 533 34.0 15.6 18
2017 574 36.3 15.8 16.7
2018 582 36.5 15.9 13.1
2019 561 36.0 15.5 18.2
2020 577 37.9 15.2 15.4
2021 715 44.3 16.1 14.3
2022 665 42.2 15.7 0.5
2023 646 41.2 15.6 11.9

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
1998 527 28.7 18.4 5.5
1999 617 35.3 17.5 8.9
2000 700 37.2 18.8 7
2001 689 39.2 17.6 8.9
2002 653 42.3 15.4 9.6
2003 653 42.3 15.4 9.6
2004 694 44.3 15.7 9.9
2005 708 44.4 15.9 n/a
2006 687 44.9 15.3 n/a
2007 683 42.9 15.9 15.4
2008 503 31.6 15.9 11.9
2009 497 30.8 16.1 8.2
2010 457 28.4 16.0 4.6
2011 452 29.6 15.2 6
2012 447 30.0 14.8 19.2
2013 425 28.9 14.6 19.8
2014 500 30.4 16.4 14.8
2015 518 n/a n/a 15.3
2016 533 34.0 15.6 18
2017 574 36.3 15.8 16.7
2018 582 36.5 15.9 13.1
2019 561 36.0 15.5 18.2
2020 577 37.9 15.2 15.4
2021 715 44.3 16.1 14.3
2022 665 42.2 15.7 0.5
2023 646 41.2 15.6 11.9

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 $197 (2.0%) $9,642 (98.0%) $9,840
2020 $173 (1.7%) $9,981 (98.3%) $10,154
2021 $291 (3.0%) $9,554 (97.0%) $9,845

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Heritage Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 291st of 1037 Elementary schoolsRanks 88th of 1067 Elementary schools
 19.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Heritage Elementary)66.357.9
 8.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (De Pere School District)61.257
 4.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)39.537.9
 1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Heritage Elementary)67.476.9
 9.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (De Pere School District)66.669.1
 2.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)50.548.8
 1.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Heritage Elementary)51.769.3
 17.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (De Pere School District)60.865.6
 4.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wisconsin)43.945.8
 1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Heritage Elementary)58.460.6
 2.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (De Pere School District)61.557.8
 3.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wisconsin)46.246.5
 0.2%
4th Grade Social Studies (Heritage Elementary)52.878
 25.1%
   4th Grade Social Studies (De Pere School District)64.678.1
 13.5%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Wisconsin)53.459.7
 6.4%
4th Grade Science (Heritage Elementary)58.478
 19.5%
   4th Grade Science (De Pere School District)70.573.8
 3.3%
   4th Grade Science (Wisconsin)53.952.1
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students561646
 15.2%
African American62
 66.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian139
 30.8%
Hispanic2040
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White496565
 13.9%
Two or More Races2530
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients18.2%11.9%
 6.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Heritage Elementary

Students who attend Heritage Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : De Pere Middle
Middle : Foxview Intermediate
High : De Pere High

Yes. Heritage Elementary ranks in the top 8.5% of Wisconsin elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 646 students attended Heritage Elementary.

Students at Heritage Elementary are 87% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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

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