Heritage Elementary School

www.hvs.org/o/heritage

448 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Heritage Elementary School, located in Highland, Michigan, is a key component of the Huron Valley Schools district. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school serves students in the surrounding community by emphasizing a well-rounded academic curriculum paired with social-emotional development. The school prides itself on its commitment to student success, encouraging collaboration between teachers, parents, and the broader community to ensure that every child has the tools necessary to thrive both in and out of the classroom.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Heritage Elementary focuses on cultivating a sense of belonging and school spirit. The institution utilizes modern educational practices and resources provided by the Huron Valley school system to challenge students intellectually while maintaining a nurturing atmosphere. By prioritizing character education and a diverse array of extracurricular opportunities, Heritage Elementary strives to prepare its students for the transitions of middle school and beyond, fostering lifelong learners who are prepared to contribute positively to their community.

448

Total Students

27.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Heritage Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	396
Hispanic	21
Black	1
Asian	4
Two or More	26

White
396 (88.4%)
Two or More
26 (5.8%)
Hispanic
21 (4.7%)
Asian
4 (0.9%)
Black
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:	No
District:	Huron Valley Schools
Phone:	(248)684-8190
Website:	http://www.hvs.org/o/heritage
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	448
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	91
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 95

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 86