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Enrollment
807
Elementary
DISTRICT 662 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SPRING ISD·NCES 484122008829
Heritage Elementary School
12255 T C JESTER BLVD, HOUSTON, TX 77067 · (281) 891-8510 · Harris County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL807 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
18.5:1
44 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.5:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
89%
717 students
DISTRICT 82% · STATE 65%
Community
1
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 94 | 12% |
| Kindergarten | 102 | 13% |
| Grade 1 | 117 | 14% |
| Grade 2 | 124 | 15% |
| Grade 3 | 136 | 17% |
| Grade 4 | 122 | 15% |
| Grade 5 | 112 | 14% |
This year's kindergarten class (102) is 9% smaller than its 5th grade class (112).
Student demographics
51%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 57% · STATE 63% · 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
Test scores
STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
34.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +2.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
37.0%
TX avg 45.3% . +4.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 34 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 37 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 2 points since 2020, while math scores are up about 4 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 13.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% | 45.0% |
| Mathematics | 16.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% | 43.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 34.0% | 37.0% |
| 2024-25 | 27.0% | 24.0% |
| 2023-24 | 27.0% | 32.0% |
| 2022-23 | 29.0% | 46.0% |
| 2021-22 | 40.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020-21 | 32.0% | 33.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
22.9%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
35.8%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-12.8pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 23% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 36% typical for Texas schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Texas's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Heritage Elementary School
Heritage Elementary School's state test result (22.9% proficient) is higher than 1 of the 4 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Elementary School this school | 807 | 88.8% | 22.9% |
| Griggs Ec/PK/K HOUSTON | 763 | 91.1% | N/A |
| Ponderosa Elementary School HOUSTON | 740 | 87.2% | 17.9% |
| Lakeland Elementary School HUMBLE | 919 | 87.3% | 30.1% |
| KIPP Nexus Primary School HOUSTON | 739 | 91.5% | 35.1% |
| Tisinger Elementary School MESQUITE | 739 | 90.8% | 33.7% |
Matched among Texas 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 School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Harris County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 22.9% | #4,163 of 4,401 | #603 of 624 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 37.0% | #3,278 of 4,466 ▲ 876 | #486 of 625 ▲ 113 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 34.0% | #4,128 of 4,466 ▲ 167 | #587 of 625 ▲ 23 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -2.0pp | #996 of 3,998 | #134 of 603 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 807 | #425 of 4,938 | #127 of 682 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 18.5:1 | #4,299 of 4,622 | #611 of 657 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 51.1% | #2,301 of 4,628 | #308 of 657 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 88.8% | #1,195 of 4,789 | #290 of 671 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +21.0% | #392 of 1,307 | #33 of 148 |
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
807
+209 (+35%) vs 2020
+6% since 2000-01, when it was 758
Student : Teacher
18.5:1
was 12.5:1
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 | 807 | 43.7 | 18.5:1 | 89% (717) |
| 2023-24 | 729 | 49.4 | 14.8:1 | 96% (697) |
| 2022-23 | 614 | 45.5 | 13.5:1 | 95% (585) |
| 2020-21 | 598 | 48 | 12.5:1 | 95% (567) |
| 2017-18 | 667 | 45.4 | 14.7:1 | 78% (521) |
| 2015-16 | 527 | 37 | 14.2:1 | 78% (409) |
| 2010-11 | 591 | 42 | 14.1:1 | 84% (496) |
| 2000-01 | 758 | 50 | 15.2:1 | 70% (528) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Heritage Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 21% (667 to 807); teachers down 4% (45.4 to 43.7).
About Heritage Elementary School
Heritage Elementary School is a large elementary school with its address in HOUSTON, Texas. Enrollment in 2024-25 was 807 students in pre-K through 5. Against the 519-student average for elementary schools in Texas, enrollment here is 55% higher.
The 42 schools in SPRING ISD enroll 33,678 students altogether, Heritage Elementary School among them.
By race and ethnicity, Heritage Elementary School is 62% Hispanic. Beyond that, enrollment is 32% Black. In Harris County overall, about 44% of residents are Hispanic. By the diversity index, Heritage Elementary School comes in at 51%.
Its teaching staff equals 43.7 full-time positions, a ratio of 18.5:1. For comparison, elementary schools in Texas average 15.1:1. Free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, a common measure of family income, is 89%. That is higher than the 70% average for public schools in Harris County.
On the allk12 BeatsExpectations measure, Heritage Elementary School is 12.8 points below the average proficiency rate on state tests predicted for its free or reduced-price lunch share: 22.9% actual, 35.8% predicted. That is outside both the top and bottom 10% in Texas.
Among Harris County residents, median household income is about $74,983, about 34% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 13% of residents are in poverty. Heritage Elementary School is one of 1,205 public schools in Harris County, which together enroll about 886,911 students.
The closest public school, IDEA Spears Academy, is about 0.4 miles from Heritage Elementary School. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools. On average proficiency, Heritage Elementary School is 8th of 9 nearby schools with test data.
Heritage Elementary School has an NCES locale of Suburb: Large.
The 2024-25 enrollment of 807 was 35% higher than in 2020-21, when it was 598. From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the ratio rose from 12.5:1 to 18.5:1.
The Heritage Elementary School community page is open for posts about school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Harris County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
4,838,303
Census ACS
Median income
$74,983
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
1,205
886,911 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in SPRING ISD
- Spring High SchoolHigh · 2,594 students
- Andy Dekaney High SchoolHigh · 2,485 students
- Westfield High SchoolHigh · 2,264 students
- Carl Wunsche Sr High SchoolHigh · 1,503 students
- Chet Burchett Elementary SchoolElementary · 982 students
- Rickey C Bailey Middle SchoolMiddle · 982 students
Other schools in HOUSTON
- Texas Connections Academy at HoustonCombined · 8,641 students
- North Shore Senior HighHigh · 4,284 students
- Elsik High SchoolHigh · 4,057 students
- Summer Creek High SchoolHigh · 3,972 students
- Hastings High SchoolHigh · 3,786 students
- C E King High SchoolHigh · 3,716 students
Other Heritage Elementary schools
47 other US public schools in 24 states are named Heritage Elementary. Heritage Elementary School is the 5th largest of the 48.
- Heritage Elementary SchoolDEER PARK, TX · 667 students
- Heritage Elementary SchoolSAN ANTONIO, TX · 555 students
- Heritage Elementary SchoolGRAPEVINE, TX · 538 students
- Heritage Elementary SchoolKELLER, TX · 529 students
- Heritage Elementary SchoolHIGHLAND VILLAGE, TX · 476 students
Nearby schools
- IDEA Spears Academy0.4 mi · 728
- IDEA Spears College Preparatory0.4 mi · 617
- Spring Leadership Academy0.7 mi · 502
- Deloras E Thompson Elementary School0.7 mi · 634
- Stelle Claughton Middle School0.7 mi · 896
- Clark Elementary School0.8 mi · 828
Frequently asked questions
About Heritage Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Heritage Elementary School?
Heritage Elementary School enrolls approximately 807 students in grades PK-05.
Is Heritage Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Heritage Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-05.
How many teachers does Heritage Elementary School have?
Heritage Elementary School employs 44 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.5:1.
How diverse is Heritage Elementary School?
Heritage Elementary School reports a student body of 1% White, 62% Hispanic, 32% Black, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees Heritage Elementary School?
Heritage Elementary School is overseen by SPRING ISD in Harris County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.