Heritage Elementary

heritagees.wcpss.net/

634 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Heritage Elementary, located in Wake Forest, North Carolina, is part of the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS). The school serves a diverse student population, emphasizing a comprehensive approach to elementary education that focuses on academic excellence, personal growth, and the development of strong character. By fostering a collaborative environment, the school encourages active engagement between students, dedicated faculty, and the surrounding community to create a supportive learning atmosphere.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to providing a rigorous curriculum that prepares students for future academic success while addressing their social and emotional needs. Beyond the standard classroom instruction, Heritage Elementary offers various enrichment opportunities and school-wide programs that promote critical thinking and creativity. Through its focus on innovation and inclusive practices, the school aims to cultivate lifelong learners who are well-equipped to contribute positively to their community.

634

Total Students

40.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Heritage Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	358
Hispanic	95
Black	117
Asian	40
Two or More	23
American Indian	1

White
358 (56.5%)
Black
117 (18.5%)
Hispanic
95 (15.0%)
Asian
40 (6.3%)
Two or More
23 (3.6%)
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:	No
District:	Wake County Schools
Phone:	(919)562-6000
Website:	http://heritagees.wcpss.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	634
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	180
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 8

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 111

Grade 4 108

Grade 5 139