HERITAGE ACADEMY

500 SOUTH LINCOLN AVENUE
JEROME, ID 83338

Charter School 176 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Heritage Academy, located at 500 South Lincoln Avenue in Jerome, Idaho, is a public charter school that emphasizes a rigorous, back-to-basics academic curriculum. Serving a K-8 student population, the school distinguishes itself through a structured educational environment that focuses heavily on core subjects such as mathematics, science, literature, and history. By utilizing a classical approach to learning, the academy aims to foster strong character development, personal responsibility, and academic excellence in all its students.

Beyond its core curriculum, Heritage Academy is known for its close-knit community atmosphere and its commitment to traditional teaching methods. The school prioritizes consistent parental involvement and maintains high expectations for student behavior and achievement. Through this disciplined academic setting and a dedication to cultivating well-rounded, civic-minded individuals, Heritage Academy serves as a distinct alternative to traditional district schooling for families in the Jerome area.

176

Total Students

11.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HERITAGE ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	71
Hispanic	85
Two or More	15
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
85 (48.3%)
White
71 (40.3%)
Two or More
15 (8.5%)
Pacific Islander
4 (2.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.6%)

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 ACADEMY INC.
Phone:	(208)595-1617
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	176
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	76
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

Kindergarten 18

Grade 1 16

Grade 2 20

Grade 3 21

Grade 4 14

Grade 5 24

Grade 6 26

Grade 7 16

Grade 8 21