At a glance
Reported students
512
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23.97
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Idaho elementary enrollment
85th percentile
Compared with 380 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
512
Heritage Community Charter: 512 reported students.
State peer staffing position
90th percentile
21.4:1 reported; state peer median 17.2:1. 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
- 513
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24.75
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.7:1
What the reported data says about Heritage Community Charter
Heritage Community Charter is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Caldwell. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Heritage Community Charter School Inc.. NCES reports 512 students for 2024–25.
Among 380 elementary schools in Idaho with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 357 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 85th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.4:1, above the Idaho median of 17.2:1 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 (73.8%) and White (25%). English learners represent 32.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Heritage Community Charter
- 1How do the reported 21.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.97 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 32.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 66.4%
- Lunch program
- Not reported
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White25%
- Hispanic73.8%
- Black0.2%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.8%
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
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.
Public schools near Heritage Community Charter
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Elementary School Elementary · Caldwell District | KG–04 | 481 | 0.8 mi |
| Lewis and Clark Elementary Elementary · Caldwell District | PK–04 | 348 | 0.8 mi |
| Wilson Elementary School Elementary · Caldwell District | PK–04 | 406 | 1.2 mi |
| Central Canyon Elementary School Elementary · Vallivue School District | PK–05 | 654 | 1.7 mi |
| Van Buren Elementary School Elementary · Caldwell District | KG–04 | 458 | 2.9 mi |
| Lakevue Elementary School Elementary · Vallivue School District | PK–05 | 915 | 2.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Heritage Community Charter
What grades does Heritage Community Charter serve?
Heritage Community Charter reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Heritage Community Charter School Inc..
How many students attend Heritage Community Charter?
Heritage Community Charter reported 512 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 85th percentile among 380 Idaho elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 513 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Heritage Community Charter?
The calculated ratio is 21.4:1, based on 512 students and 23.97 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Idaho median for the same school level is 17.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Heritage Community Charter a public, charter, or magnet school?
Heritage Community Charter 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 Community Charter students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
66.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Heritage Community Charter in?
Heritage Community Charter is part of Heritage Community Charter School Inc., based in Caldwell, ID, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Heritage Community Charter?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Washington Elementary School (0.8 mi), Lewis and Clark Elementary (0.8 mi), Wilson Elementary School (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.