HERITAGE COMMUNITY CHARTER
Charter School
512 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Heritage Community Charter School (HCCS), located in Caldwell, Idaho, is a public charter school serving students in grades K–8. The school operates with a mission centered on providing a rigorous, academic-focused education that emphasizes traditional values, character development, and high standards of citizenship. By utilizing a "back-to-basics" approach, the school aims to create a structured learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve excellence through a curriculum that prioritizes core subjects like mathematics, reading, and writing.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Heritage Community Charter places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the development of the "whole child." The school’s culture is built upon the pillars of respect, responsibility, and patriotism, often integrating character education into daily routines to foster a supportive and disciplined atmosphere. Because it is a public charter school, it operates independently of the local school district, allowing it to maintain a specific educational philosophy while remaining tuition-free and open to all students within the state of Idaho, subject to enrollment availability.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Heritage Community Charter places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the development of the "whole child." The school’s culture is built upon the pillars of respect, responsibility, and patriotism, often integrating character education into daily routines to foster a supportive and disciplined atmosphere. Because it is a public charter school, it operates independently of the local school district, allowing it to maintain a specific educational philosophy while remaining tuition-free and open to all students within the state of Idaho, subject to enrollment availability.
512
Total Students
24.0
Full-Time Teachers
21.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
66.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 128 |
| Hispanic | 378 |
| Black | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 4 |
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Hispanic378 (73.8%)
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White128 (25.0%)
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Two or More4 (0.8%)
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Black1 (0.2%)
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Asian1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | Not reported |
| Shared Time Status: | Not reported |
| District: | HERITAGE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL INC. |
| Phone: | (208)453-8070 |
| Grade Range: | K - 8th |
| Total Students: | 512 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 24.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 21.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Not reported |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 265 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 75 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
59
Grade 1
60
Grade 2
60
Grade 3
58
Grade 4
60
Grade 5
59
Grade 6
60
Grade 7
55
Grade 8
41
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 59 |
| Grade 1 | 60 |
| Grade 2 | 60 |
| Grade 3 | 58 |
| Grade 4 | 60 |
| Grade 5 | 59 |
| Grade 6 | 60 |
| Grade 7 | 55 |
| Grade 8 | 41 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 262 | 51.2% |
| Male | 250 | 48.8% |
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