Heron

977 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

**Heron School**, located at 5151 Banfield Dr. in the Natomas area of Sacramento, is a K-8 campus that serves as part of the Natomas Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a rigorous academic environment while emphasizing the development of the "whole child." By serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, Heron provides a unique educational continuity that allows for strong teacher-student relationships and a stable community atmosphere as children transition from their early years into middle school.

The school is characterized by a strong focus on technology, innovation, and college and career readiness. As part of the Natomas Unified District, Heron integrates modern digital tools into its curriculum to prepare students for a rapidly evolving world. The campus culture is heavily centered on community engagement and parental involvement, aiming to create a collaborative environment where students are challenged to reach their academic potential while developing the character and social skills necessary for success in high school and beyond.

977

Total Students

43.2

Full-Time Teachers

22.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Heron
Demographic	Student Count
White	216
Hispanic	276
Black	135
Asian	191
Two or More	145
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	13

Hispanic
276 (28.2%)
White
216 (22.1%)
Asian
191 (19.5%)
Two or More
145 (14.8%)
Black
135 (13.8%)
Pacific Islander
13 (1.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	N/A
District:	Natomas Unified
Phone:	(916)567-5680
Website:	http://natomasunified.org/hes/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	977
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	296
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* 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 126

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 106

Grade 3 107

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 115

Grade 6 106

Grade 7 124

Grade 8 104