Enrollment
362
Elementary
DISTRICT 283 · STATE 315
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SCHOOL OF THE OSAGE·NCES 292763001696
HERITAGE ELEMENTARY
1501 SCHOOL ROAD, LAKE OZARK, MO 65049 · (573) 365-5341 · Miller County
GRADES KG–02ELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL362 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
10.9:1
33 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.8:1 · STATE 12.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
46%
166 students
DISTRICT 39% · STATE 54%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 112 | 31% |
| Grade 1 | 120 | 33% |
| Grade 2 | 130 | 36% |
Student demographics
22%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 25% · STATE 52% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within SCHOOL OF THE OSAGE. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like HERITAGE ELEMENTARY
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| HERITAGE ELEMENTARY this school | 362 | 45.9% | N/A |
| LOGAN-ROGERSVILLE PRIMARY ROGERSVILLE | 369 | 45.8% | N/A |
| SHERWOOD ELEM. CREIGHTON | 336 | 46.4% | 31.5% |
| WILLARD NORTH ELEM. WILLARD | 340 | 44.7% | 64.4% |
| OSAGE UPPER ELEM. OSAGE BEACH | 401 | 44.1% | 46.5% |
| SHERWOOD ELEM. ARNOLD | 347 | 43.5% | 58.1% |
Matched among Missouri elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where HERITAGE ELEMENTARY ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In Miller County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 362 | #507 of 1,294 | #5 of 7 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 10.9:1 | #123 of 950 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 22.2% | #650 of 953 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 45.9% | #721 of 1,165 | #5 of 7 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -30.4% | #75 of 684 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
362
-64 (-15%) vs 2020
-34% since 1990-91, when it was 549
Student : Teacher
10.9:1
was 12.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 362 | 33.3 | 10.9:1 | 46% (166) |
| 2023-24 | 396 | 33 | 12.0:1 | 55% (219) |
| 2022-23 | 385 | 32 | 12.0:1 | 54% (209) |
| 2020-21 | 426 | 33 | 12.9:1 | 49% (208) |
| 2017-18 | 520 | 37.3 | 13.9:1 | 56% (293) |
| 2015-16 | 523 | 35 | 14.9:1 | 56% (294) |
| 2010-11 | 503 | 35 | 14.4:1 | 48% (240) |
| 2000-01 | 361 | 27 | 13.4:1 | 57% (205) |
| 1990-91 | 549 | 28 | 19.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for HERITAGE ELEMENTARY.
Since 2017-18: students down 30% (520 to 362); teachers down 11% (37.3 to 33.3).
About HERITAGE ELEMENTARY
HERITAGE ELEMENTARY is an elementary school in LAKE OZARK, Missouri, reachable at (573) 365-5341. It covers kindergarten through 2, with a total enrollment of 362 students.
SCHOOL OF THE OSAGE is the district for HERITAGE ELEMENTARY. It has 5 schools and 2,006 students.
White students are the large majority at HERITAGE ELEMENTARY, with 88% of enrollment. Other groups make up 6% Hispanic and 5% multiracial. By the diversity index, HERITAGE ELEMENTARY comes in at 22%.
Dividing enrollment by its 33.3 full-time-equivalent teachers gives a ratio of about 10.9:1. Among elementary schools in Missouri, the typical ratio is 12.4:1. Eligible students account for 46% of enrollment in the free or reduced-price lunch program. That is close to the 45% average for public schools in Miller County.
Census Bureau estimates for Miller County show that median household income is about $56,736, roughly 19% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. HERITAGE ELEMENTARY is one of 16 public schools in Miller County, which together enroll about 5,092 students.
EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER is the closest public school, about 0.2 miles away in a straight line. There are 5 more public schools inside five miles.
Its location is classified as Rural: Fringe by the National Center for Education Statistics.
The student count in 2024-25 was 362, 15% below the 426 of 2020-21. By 2024-25, the school had 10.9 students per teacher, compared with 12.9 in 2020-21.
Conversations here can range across sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Miller County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
25,269
Census ACS
Median income
$56,736
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
16
5,092 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in SCHOOL OF THE OSAGE
- OSAGE HIGHHigh · 678 students
- OSAGE MIDDLEMiddle · 479 students
- OSAGE UPPER ELEM.Elementary · 401 students
- EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERElementary · 86 students
Other Heritage Elementary schools
47 other US public schools in 24 states are named Heritage Elementary. HERITAGE ELEMENTARY is the 41st largest of the 48.
- HERITAGE ELEMENTARYWENTZVILLE, MO · 1,039 students
- Heritage Elementary SchoolMadison, AL · 869 students
- Heritage Elementary SchoolGLENDALE, AZ · 832 students
- HERITAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLGREENACRES, FL · 817 students
- Heritage Elementary SchoolHOUSTON, TX · 807 students
Nearby schools
- EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER0.2 mi · 86
- OSAGE HIGH4.3 mi · 678
- OSAGE MIDDLE4.3 mi · 479
- OSAGE UPPER ELEM.4.3 mi · 401
- OSAGE BEACH ELEMENTARY5.0 mi · 219
- HURRICANE DECK ELEMENTARY8.5 mi · 157
Frequently asked questions
About HERITAGE ELEMENTARYHow large is HERITAGE ELEMENTARY?
HERITAGE ELEMENTARY enrolls approximately 362 students in grades KG-02.
Is HERITAGE ELEMENTARY an elementary, middle, or high school?
HERITAGE ELEMENTARY is an elementary school covering grades KG-02.
How many teachers does HERITAGE ELEMENTARY have?
HERITAGE ELEMENTARY employs 33 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.9:1.
How diverse is HERITAGE ELEMENTARY?
HERITAGE ELEMENTARY reports a student body of 88% White, 6% Hispanic, 0% Black, 1% Asian, 5% Two or more.
What district is HERITAGE ELEMENTARY in?
HERITAGE ELEMENTARY is part of SCHOOL OF THE OSAGE.
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