Heritage Elementary

Public K-6

 426 S. Andres Pl.
       Santa Ana, CA  92704-1123


(714) 663-6108

District: Garden Grove Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
3313th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,697 Help


Students who attend Heritage Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate
High:    Los Amigos High

Student/teacher ratio:  24.3 Help
Number of students:  365

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
88.5%
Asian:
9.9%
White:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94% Help


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Compare Details Heritage Elementary ranks worse than 56.5% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 40th among 44 ranked elementary schools in the Garden Grove Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.45. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (88.5%), Asian (9.9%), White (0.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Garden Grove Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Heritage Elementary is 24.3. 25 elementary schools in the Garden Grove Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Heritage Elementary is $12,697, which is the 5th highest among 44 elementary schools in the Garden Grove Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Heritage Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Heritage Elementary 3313th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Heritage Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Low Socio Economic Status students:
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Male students:
Hispanic students:


Garden Grove Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Garden Grove Unified 392nd of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Heritage Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Heritage Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 36.38 2848th 4809 40.8%
2005 36.91 2892nd 4822 40.0%
2006 28.33 3427th 4818 28.9%
2007 27.67 3723rd 5113 27.2%
2008 29.38 3638th 5113 28.8%
2009 45.55 2726th 5193 47.5%
2010 41.29 3092nd 5314 41.8%
2011 42.31 3063rd 5377 43.0%
2012 48.29 2724th 5390 49.5%
2013 39.98 3315th 5530 40.1%
2015 15.19 5081st 5611 9.4%
2016 28.15 3914th 5614 30.3%
2017 29.76 3856th 5692 32.3%
2018 19.97 4685th 5662 17.3%
2019 27.33 4163rd 5789 28.1%
2022 33.93 3538th 5883 39.9%
2023 37.45 3305th 5848 43.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Heritage Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.81 2330th 3246 28.2%
2019 37.86 1928th 3275 41.1%
2022 52.62 1069th 3311 67.7%
2023 63.33 669th 3240 79.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Heritage Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.65 3942nd 5084 22.5%
2019 34.86 3518th 5173 32.0%
2022 44.80 2615th 5264 50.3%
2023 46.41 2592nd 5355 51.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Heritage Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.53 4342nd 5413 19.8%
2019 29.21 3885th 5492 29.3%
2022 32.97 3493rd 5635 38.0%
2023 41.34 2932nd 5595 47.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Heritage Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 18.13 2441st 2585 5.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Heritage Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.13 4657th 5431 14.3%
2019 27.10 4013th 5510 27.2%
2022 35.29 3340th 5663 41.0%
2023 34.27 3445th 5627 38.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Heritage Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.87 4253rd 4830 11.9%
2019 29.16 3748th 4963 24.5%
2022 35.89 3228th 5084 36.5%
2023 37.74 3076th 5079 39.4%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Friday, May 17, 2019

Open Quote Great teachers, atmospheres, and curriculum Close Quote


by a student
Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Open Quote I attended Heritage a couple of years back. I have to say it was one of the best times of my life. I've met some amazing teachers as well as classmates. Even though Heritage is not the richest school, it still tried to provide us with the best. I remembered it was November of 2008, and we were going to science camp. Everyone thought that we would have to sit in those crappy school bus for 3 hours drive to the camp, but the school surprised us by raising enough money to get us the expensive tour bus. I honestly can say that everyone was very happy. Heritage was the best 6+ years of my childhood. If you give me a choice of going back in time to either go to Heritage or a rich school, I'd still pick Heritage. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Heritage Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 103 10 131 482 6 n/a n/a 0 732
1989 110 13 142 320 5 n/a n/a 0 590
1990 108 12 161 424 4 n/a n/a 0 709
1991 104 14 177 491 6 n/a n/a 0 792
1992 87 17 205 464 8 n/a n/a 0 781
1993 82 15 252 475 6 n/a n/a 0 830
1994 53 11 299 518 1 n/a n/a 0 882
1995 58 10 281 556 0 n/a n/a 0 905
1996 58 10 281 556 0 n/a n/a 0 905
1997 60 6 293 619 1 n/a n/a 0 979
1998 34 4 173 448 0 n/a n/a 0 659
1999 34 5 148 513 0 n/a n/a 0 700
2000 31 9 152 562 0 n/a n/a 0 754
2001 34 4 148 602 0 n/a n/a 0 788
2002 27 3 145 659 1 n/a n/a 0 835
2003 27 3 145 659 1 n/a n/a 0 835
2004 19 2 122 685 0 n/a n/a 0 828
2005 18 2 103 701 0 n/a n/a 0 824
2006 14 3 107 609 0 n/a n/a 0 733
2007 15 2 104 597 0 n/a n/a 0 718
2008 14 1 94 592 n/a n/a n/a 0 701
2009 8 0 89 573 0 0 1 0 671
2010 9 0 84 546 1 0 0 0 640
2011 14 1 77 539 1 0 0 0 632
2012 15 0 69 516 0 0 0 0 600
2013 16 0 83 501 1 0 0 0 601
2014 15 1 75 509 0 0 0 0 600
2015 14 4 70 490 0 0 0 0 578
2016 14 2 68 455 0 0 0 0 539
2017 12 4 65 458 0 0 0 0 539
2018 5 1 52 402 0 0 1 0 461
2019 3 1 54 393 0 0 1 0 452
2020 2 1 45 371 0 0 2 0 421
2021 4 1 45 340 0 0 1 0 391
2022 5 2 49 330 0 0 5 0 391
2023 3 1 36 323 0 0 2 0 365

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Heritage Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 732 29.3 24.9 n/a
1989 590 25.3 23.3 n/a
1990 709 28.4 24.9 n/a
1991 792 29.4 26.9 n/a
1992 781 29.9 26.1 82.5
1993 830 32.0 25.9 79.6
1994 882 32.9 26.8 84.5
1995 905 34.9 25.9 78
1996 905 34.9 25.9 78
1997 979 38.4 25.5 84.2
1998 659 29.0 22.7 86
1999 700 31.0 22.6 90.7
2000 754 34.0 22.2 82.9
2001 788 36.0 21.9 84
2002 835 38.5 21.7 82.8
2003 835 38.5 21.7 82.8
2004 828 37.5 22.1 86.8
2005 824 37.5 22.0 91.5
2006 733 34.5 21.2 78.3
2007 718 35.0 20.5 84.3
2008 701 35.0 20.0 90
2009 671 32.0 20.3 89.7
2010 640 31.5 20.2 90
2011 632 n/a n/a 90.7
2012 600 26.0 23.0 n/a
2013 601 24.0 25.0 88.7
2014 600 24.0 25.0 94.3
2015 578 24.0 24.0 94.6
2016 539 24.0 22.4 89.6
2017 539 23.0 23.4 88.7
2018 461 19.0 24.2 90.2
2019 452 17.0 26.5 89.8
2020 421 n/a n/a 91.9
2021 391 17.1 22.7 89
2022 391 14.5 26.9 91.6
2023 365 15.0 24.3 94

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Heritage Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 732 29.3 24.9 n/a
1989 590 25.3 23.3 n/a
1990 709 28.4 24.9 n/a
1991 792 29.4 26.9 n/a
1992 781 29.9 26.1 82.5
1993 830 32.0 25.9 79.6
1994 882 32.9 26.8 84.5
1995 905 34.9 25.9 78
1996 905 34.9 25.9 78
1997 979 38.4 25.5 84.2
1998 659 29.0 22.7 86
1999 700 31.0 22.6 90.7
2000 754 34.0 22.2 82.9
2001 788 36.0 21.9 84
2002 835 38.5 21.7 82.8
2003 835 38.5 21.7 82.8
2004 828 37.5 22.1 86.8
2005 824 37.5 22.0 91.5
2006 733 34.5 21.2 78.3
2007 718 35.0 20.5 84.3
2008 701 35.0 20.0 90
2009 671 32.0 20.3 89.7
2010 640 31.5 20.2 90
2011 632 n/a n/a 90.7
2012 600 26.0 23.0 n/a
2013 601 24.0 25.0 88.7
2014 600 24.0 25.0 94.3
2015 578 24.0 24.0 94.6
2016 539 24.0 22.4 89.6
2017 539 23.0 23.4 88.7
2018 461 19.0 24.2 90.2
2019 452 17.0 26.5 89.8
2020 421 n/a n/a 91.9
2021 391 17.1 22.7 89
2022 391 14.5 26.9 91.6
2023 365 15.0 24.3 94

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Heritage Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
2012100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2013100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201499.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%99.0%100.0%100.0%99.0%99.0%
2015100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201699.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%100.0%99.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2017≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2018≥95.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%
2019≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Heritage Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $12,697

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Heritage Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4163rd of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 3305th of 5848 Elementary schools
 15.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Heritage Elementary)43.631.3
 12.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Garden Grove Unified)55.952.9
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Heritage Elementary)48.435.4
 13%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Garden Grove Unified)60.157
 3.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Heritage Elementary)21.735.2
 13.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Garden Grove Unified)57.353.8
 3.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Heritage Elementary)26.122.8
 3.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Garden Grove Unified)57.753.9
 3.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Heritage Elementary)32.545.2
 12.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Garden Grove Unified)60.158
 2.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Heritage Elementary)20.830.2
 9.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Garden Grove Unified)49.445.6
 3.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Heritage Elementary)10.727.9
 17.2%
   5th Grade Science (Garden Grove Unified)35.638.1
 2.5%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Heritage Elementary)38.535.2
 3.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Garden Grove Unified)60.457.5
 2.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Heritage Elementary)29.227.8
 1.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Garden Grove Unified)5549.1
 5.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students452365
 19.2%
African American11
American Indian00
Asian5436
 33.3%
Hispanic393323
 17.8%
Pacific Islander00
White33
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89.8%94%
 4.1%


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Students who attend Heritage Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Stephen R. Fitz Intermediate
High : Los Amigos High

In the 2022-23 school year, 365 students attended Heritage Elementary.

Heritage Elementary ranks 3313th of 5868 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Heritage Elementary are 88% Hispanic, 10% Asian.


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