Heritage Elementary School

www.bcsdk12.net

524 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Heritage Elementary School, located at 6050 Thomaston Road in Macon, Georgia, is a public institution serving the Bibb County School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment that encourages student growth, critical thinking, and social-emotional development. By leveraging a structured curriculum and emphasizing fundamental skills, Heritage Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the partnership between educators, families, and students. With a focus on creating a safe and engaging campus culture, Heritage Elementary provides various extracurricular opportunities and resources designed to help students discover their unique talents and interests. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and the broader Macon community, ensuring that stakeholders stay informed about academic progress, school events, and district-wide initiatives.

524

Total Students

38.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Heritage Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	96
Hispanic	28
Black	349
Asian	11
Two or More	36
American Indian	4

Black
349 (66.6%)
White
96 (18.3%)
Two or More
36 (6.9%)
Hispanic
28 (5.3%)
Asian
11 (2.1%)
American Indian
4 (0.8%)

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:	Bibb County
Phone:	(478)779-4715
Website:	http://www.bcsdk12.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	524
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	321
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

Pre-Kindergarten 50

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 94

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Heritage Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	50
Kindergarten	74
Grade 1	77
Grade 2	68
Grade 3	75
Grade 4	86
Grade 5	94

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Heritage Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	249	47.5%
Male	275	52.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)