At a glance
Reported students
471
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
37
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
54th percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
643
L. Thomas Heck Middle School: 471 reported students.
State peer staffing position
17th percentile
12.7:1 reported; state peer median 16.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 657
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.3:1
What the reported data says about L. Thomas Heck Middle School
L. Thomas Heck Middle School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Litchfield Park. It is one of 19 current school records connected to Litchfield Elementary District (4281). NCES reports 471 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,189 elementary schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 453 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 54th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.7:1, below the Arizona median of 16.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (48.8%) and White (27%). English learners represent 6.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking L. Thomas Heck Middle School
- 1How do the reported 12.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 37 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White27%
- Hispanic48.8%
- Black11.3%
- Asian5.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial6.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Litchfield Elementary District (4281)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
482 reported students
Scott L Libby Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
560 reported students
Corte Sierra Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
564 reported students
Barbara B. Robey Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
595 reported students
Palm Valley Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–08
643 reported students
Litchfield Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
653 reported students
Public schools near L. Thomas Heck Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Charter School Elementary · Charter · Crown Charter School Inc (79443) | KG–06 | 294 | 0.4 mi |
| Heritage Elementary School Elementary · Charter · Heritage Elementary School (81076) | KG–08 | 832 | 0.6 mi |
| Barbara B. Robey Elementary School Elementary · Litchfield Elementary District (4281) | PK–05 | 595 | 0.8 mi |
| Dreaming Summit Elementary Elementary · Litchfield Elementary District (4281) | PK–06 | 655 | 1.3 mi |
| Luke Elementary School Elementary · Dysart Unified District (4243) | PK–08 | 702 | 1.5 mi |
| Copper King Elementary Elementary · Pendergast Elementary District (4283) | PK–08 | 738 | 2.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about L. Thomas Heck Middle School
What grades does L. Thomas Heck Middle School serve?
L. Thomas Heck Middle School reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Litchfield Elementary District (4281).
How many students attend L. Thomas Heck Middle School?
L. Thomas Heck Middle School reported 471 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 54th percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 657 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at L. Thomas Heck Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 12.7:1, based on 471 students and 37 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 16.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is L. Thomas Heck Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
L. Thomas Heck Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Litchfield Elementary District (4281) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is L. Thomas Heck Middle School in?
L. Thomas Heck Middle School is part of Litchfield Elementary District (4281), based in Litchfield Park, AZ, which operates 19 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near L. Thomas Heck Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Crown Charter School (0.4 mi), Heritage Elementary School (0.6 mi), Barbara B. Robey Elementary School (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.