Heritage Elementary

(714)430-2066

www.tusdheritagelementary.org

567 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Heritage Elementary, located in the Tustin Unified School District, is a dedicated educational institution that emphasizes a well-rounded academic experience for its students. As part of a district recognized for its commitment to high standards, the school focuses on fostering both intellectual growth and character development. The campus is designed to provide a supportive environment where students are encouraged to engage with a rigorous curriculum while developing the essential social-emotional skills needed to succeed in an evolving global landscape.

Beyond core academic instruction, Heritage Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and parental partnership, which are central to its operational philosophy. By utilizing a blend of traditional teaching methods and modern technology, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the transition to middle school and beyond. Through a variety of programs, extracurricular activities, and a focus on inclusivity, the school strives to create a safe, vibrant, and collaborative atmosphere that inspires students to reach their full potential.

567

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

27.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Heritage Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	112
Hispanic	115
Black	5
Asian	261
Two or More	70
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Asian
261 (46.0%)
Hispanic
115 (20.3%)
White
112 (19.8%)
Two or More
70 (12.3%)
Black
5 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Tustin Unified
Phone:	(714)430-2066
Website:	http://www.tusdheritagelementary.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	567
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	142
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 130

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 82

Grade 6 1