Heritage Elementary

www.lcsedu.net/schools/hes

448 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Heritage Elementary School, located at 501 Leesville Road in Lynchburg, Virginia, is part of the Lynchburg City Schools district. The school serves a diverse student population, typically encompassing grades Pre-K through 5. It is known for maintaining a focus on core academic excellence while fostering a supportive and inclusive community environment designed to meet the developmental needs of young learners.

The school places a strong emphasis on student engagement and character development, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies to prepare students for middle school and beyond. Through its partnership with the Lynchburg City Schools district, Heritage Elementary provides access to specialized resources, including technology integration and support services, ensuring that students have the tools necessary for success in a modern classroom setting. For families interested in current events, specific academic programs, or administrative contacts, the school maintains an active presence on the district website.

448

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Heritage Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	96
Hispanic	40
Black	226
Asian	19
Two or More	65
American Indian	2

Black
226 (50.4%)
White
96 (21.4%)
Two or More
65 (14.5%)
Hispanic
40 (8.9%)
Asian
19 (4.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lynchburg City Public Schools
Phone:	(434)515-5230
Website:	http://www.lcsedu.net/schools/hes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	448
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	386
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

Pre-Kindergarten 47

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 64