Heritage Elementary School

(256)772-2075

hrtg.madisoncity.k12.al.us

869 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Heritage Elementary School, located in Madison, Alabama, is a prominent public school serving the Madison City Schools district. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and a student-centered learning environment, the school fosters a culture of high expectations and community involvement. It serves a diverse student population and is well-regarded for its robust curriculum, which emphasizes core subjects alongside extracurricular opportunities designed to support the holistic development of every child.

The school is characterized by its dedicated faculty and staff who prioritize collaborative teaching methods and the integration of modern educational technology. Heritage Elementary also benefits from strong parent and community partnerships, which contribute to a supportive atmosphere for students in grades K-5. Through a focus on both character education and rigorous academic achievement, the school aims to prepare its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

869

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Heritage Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	454
Hispanic	72
Black	165
Asian	109
Two or More	62
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	4

White
454 (52.2%)
Black
165 (19.0%)
Asian
109 (12.5%)
Hispanic
72 (8.3%)
Two or More
62 (7.1%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Madison City
Phone:	(256)772-2075
Website:	http://hrtg.madisoncity.k12.al.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	869
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	196
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 118

Grade 1 124

Grade 2 143

Grade 3 147

Grade 4 156

Grade 5 181