HERITAGE ES

www.tahlequahschools.org

501 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Heritage Elementary School is a public school located in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, serving students within the Tahlequah Public Schools district. Situated on Southridge Road, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for young learners, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and community engagement. As part of a district committed to educational excellence, Heritage Elementary strives to create a supportive learning environment that prepares its students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Tahlequah Public Schools, which prioritizes innovation, inclusivity, and the success of every student. By integrating core curriculum requirements with diverse extracurricular opportunities, Heritage Elementary aims to foster a well-rounded educational experience. Families interested in enrollment, school calendars, or specific academic programs can find comprehensive resources and updates through the official district website at [tahlequahschools.org](http://www.tahlequahschools.org).

501

Total Students

31.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HERITAGE ES
Demographic	Student Count
White	89
Hispanic	84
Black	9
Asian	5
Two or More	163
American Indian	151

Two or More
163 (32.5%)
American Indian
151 (30.1%)
White
89 (17.8%)
Hispanic
84 (16.8%)
Black
9 (1.8%)
Asian
5 (1.0%)

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:	TAHLEQUAH
Phone:	(918)458-4180
Website:	http://www.tahlequahschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	501
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 83

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 90