At a glance
Reported students
335
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25.7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kansas elementary enrollment
55th percentile
Compared with 708 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
369.5
Heritage Elementary: 335 reported students.
State peer staffing position
50th percentile
13:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. 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
- 346
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.8:1
What the reported data says about Heritage Elementary
Heritage Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Olathe. It is one of 52 current school records connected to Olathe. NCES reports 335 students for 2024–25.
Among 708 elementary schools in Kansas with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 311 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 55th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13:1, close to the Kansas median of 13.1:1 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 (56.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (24.8%). English learners represent 24.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.1%. 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 Elementary
- 1How do the reported 13:1 student–teacher ratio and 25.7 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
- 24.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 39.1%
- 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
- White56.4%
- Hispanic24.8%
- Black5.4%
- Asian5.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial7.5%
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 Olathe
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Heatherstone Elem
Elementary · Grades PK–05
346 reported students
Meadow Lane Elem
Elementary · Grades PK–05
349 reported students
Indian Creek Elem
Elementary · Grades PK–05
349 reported students
Countryside Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
349 reported students
Sunnyside Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
316 reported students
Briarwood Elem
Elementary · Grades PK–05
315 reported students
Public schools near Heritage Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarborough Elem Elementary · Olathe | PK–05 | 307 | 0.6 mi |
| Havencroft Elem Elementary · Olathe | PK–05 | 271 | 0.7 mi |
| Black Bob Elem Elementary · Olathe | PK–05 | 362 | 1.1 mi |
| Brougham Elem Elementary · Olathe | PK–05 | 298 | 1.3 mi |
| Ridgeview Elem Elementary · Olathe | PK–05 | 260 | 1.3 mi |
| Sunnyside Elementary School Elementary · Olathe | PK–05 | 316 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Heritage Elementary
What grades does Heritage Elementary serve?
Heritage Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Olathe.
How many students attend Heritage Elementary?
Heritage Elementary reported 335 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 55th percentile among 708 Kansas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 346 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Heritage Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 13:1, based on 335 students and 25.7 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kansas median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Heritage Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Heritage Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Olathe attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Heritage Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
39.1% 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 Elementary in?
Heritage Elementary is part of Olathe, based in Olathe, KS, which operates 52 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Heritage Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Scarborough Elem (0.6 mi), Havencroft Elem (0.7 mi), Black Bob Elem (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.