Heather Elementary

heather.scsdk8.org/

320 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Heather Elementary School, located in San Carlos, California, is a public K-5 school serving the San Carlos School District. Known for its strong sense of community, the school emphasizes a well-rounded academic experience, blending core curriculum subjects—such as language arts, mathematics, and science—with enrichment programs that foster critical thinking and creativity. The school environment is typically characterized by a commitment to academic excellence and a collaborative atmosphere between faculty, students, and parents.

Beyond its academic focus, Heather Elementary places significant value on social-emotional learning and community involvement. The school is actively supported by a vibrant Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) and the San Carlos Educational Foundation, which help fund essential programs like music, art, and physical education. By prioritizing both high standards of instruction and a supportive school culture, Heather Elementary aims to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond while fostering a lifelong love of learning.

320

Total Students

17.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Heather Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	98
Hispanic	49
Asian	104
Two or More	67
Pacific Islander	2

Asian
104 (32.5%)
White
98 (30.6%)
Two or More
67 (20.9%)
Hispanic
49 (15.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6%)

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:	San Carlos Elementary
Phone:	(650)508-7303
Website:	http://heather.scsdk8.org/
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	320
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	30
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 119

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 72