Heritage K-8 Charter

Heritage K-8 Charter is a large elementary school in Escondido, California, (ZIP code 92027). The school enrolls 1,345 students in kindergarten through 8. Across elementary schools in California, the average enrollment is about 465.

Heritage K-8 Charter is a school in Heritage K-8 Charter District.

The largest racial or ethnic group at Heritage K-8 Charter is Hispanic, with 46% of students. The next largest groups are 35% White, 12% Asian, and 4% multiracial. The school's Hispanic share is 12 points above the 35% share among San Diego County residents. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 65%.

There are 60.3 full-time-equivalent teachers at Heritage K-8 Charter, giving a ratio of 22.3:1. That is in line with the 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California. A total of 483 students, or 36%, are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. That is lower than the 54% average for public schools in San Diego County.

In the surrounding county, San Diego County, median household income comes to about $106,268, about 43% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 7% of residents are in poverty. The county has 766 public schools and about 467,437 students.

Of the public schools around it, Heritage K-8 Charter is closest to Escondido Charter High, less than a tenth of a mile away. There are at least 8 other public schools within five miles.

NCES lists the school's locale as Suburb: Large. That means it sits in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more. Heritage K-8 Charter is run as a public charter school.

The school's student count increased 4% between the 2020-21 and 2024-25 school years. By 2024-25, the school had 22.3 students per teacher, compared with 24.5 in 2020-21.

The discussion board for Heritage K-8 Charter is open to topics like special education services, counseling, and support programs. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.