Serving 259 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Heritage Jh And Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 259 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Heritage Jh And Elementary School's student population of 259 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
259 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
Heritage Jh And Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heritage Jh And Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1140 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
6%
28%
Black
n/a
17%
White
87%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Heritage Jh And Elementary School's ranking?
Heritage Jh And Elementary School is ranked #1140 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Heritage Jh And Elementary School often compared to?
Heritage Jh And Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prairieview-ogden South Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Heritage Jh And Elementary School?
259 students attend Heritage Jh And Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Heritage Jh And Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Heritage Jh And Elementary School?
Heritage Jh And Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Heritage Jh And Elementary School offer ?
Heritage Jh And Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Heritage Jh And Elementary School part of?
Heritage Jh And Elementary School is part of Heritage Community Unit School District 8.
School Reviews2 10/10/2025I would not recommend this school . More homework than necessary, due to poor curriculum structure , forces students to read thru punishment rather than incentives encouragement and rewards...too much to listReview Heritage Jh And Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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I would not recommend this school . More homework than necessary, due to poor curriculum structure , forces students to read thru punishment rather than incentives encouragement and rewards...too much to list
Review Heritage Jh And Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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