Heritage Elementary School

Charter School 832 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Heritage Elementary School, located at 6805 N. 125th Ave. in Glendale, Arizona, is a public school serving students within the Pendergast Elementary School District. Situated in a suburban area of Glendale, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for children in the surrounding community, emphasizing academic growth, social development, and preparation for middle school.

The school is part of a district known for its commitment to diverse learning opportunities and community engagement. Heritage Elementary typically fosters a supportive environment that encourages parent involvement and student participation in various extracurricular activities. By prioritizing both core curriculum standards and the development of essential life skills, the school aims to create a well-rounded educational experience for its K–8 population, helping them transition successfully into their high school years.

832

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

29.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Heritage Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	123
Hispanic	466
Black	167
Asian	9
Two or More	60
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
466 (56.0%)
Black
167 (20.1%)
White
123 (14.8%)
Two or More
60 (7.2%)
Asian
9 (1.1%)
American Indian
6 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Heritage Elementary School (81076)
Phone:	(623)742-3956
Website:	http://hesglendale.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	832
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	29.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 95

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 101

Grade 5 85

Grade 6 102

Grade 7 100

Grade 8 109