At a glance
Reported students
539
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33.16
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado elementary enrollment
83rd percentile
Compared with 1,017 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
549
Heritage Heights Academy: 539 reported students.
State peer staffing position
69th percentile
16.3:1 reported; state peer median 15.1:1. 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
- 394
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.4:1
What the reported data says about Heritage Heights Academy
Heritage Heights Academy is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Centennial. It is one of 69 current school records connected to Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah. NCES reports 539 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,017 elementary schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 370 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 83rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.3:1, close to the Colorado median of 15.1:1 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 White (40.1%) and Black (27.3%). English learners represent 23.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Heritage Heights Academy
- 1How do the reported 16.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.16 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.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 23.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 6.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 38%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- 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
- White40.1%
- Hispanic8.9%
- Black27.3%
- Asian15.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial7.8%
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
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 Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
533 reported students
Antelope Ridge Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
549 reported students
Mission Viejo Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
552 reported students
Fox Hollow Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
555 reported students
Challenge School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
560 reported students
Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
518 reported students
Public schools near Heritage Heights Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timberline Elementary School Elementary · Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah | PK–05 | 478 | 0.6 mi |
| Rolling Hills Elementary School Elementary · Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah | PK–05 | 499 | 0.6 mi |
| Peakview Elementary School Elementary · Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah | PK–05 | 447 | 1 mi |
| Trails West Elementary School Elementary · Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah | PK–05 | 425 | 1.5 mi |
| Aspen Crossing Elementary School Elementary · Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah | PK–05 | 569 | 1.5 mi |
| Fox Hollow Elementary School Elementary · Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah | PK–05 | 555 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Heritage Heights Academy
What grades does Heritage Heights Academy serve?
Heritage Heights Academy reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah.
How many students attend Heritage Heights Academy?
Heritage Heights Academy reported 539 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 83rd percentile among 1,017 Colorado elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 394 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Heritage Heights Academy?
The calculated ratio is 16.3:1, based on 539 students and 33.16 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Heritage Heights Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Heritage Heights Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Heritage Heights Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
38% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Heritage Heights Academy in?
Heritage Heights Academy is part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah, based in Greenwood Village, CO, which operates 69 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Heritage Heights Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Timberline Elementary School (0.6 mi), Rolling Hills Elementary School (0.6 mi), Peakview Elementary School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.