At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 410
302
Total Enrollment
State avg: 49%
24%-25.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Heritage Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in CENTENNIAL, Colorado. The school enrolls 302 students. It is part of the Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Colorado state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
24% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 49% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictCherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah
County8005
CityCENTENNIAL
ZIP80111
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID080291000193
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment302
White59.6%
Hispanic / Latino8.6%
Black / African American1.3%
Asian19.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races10.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
59.6%
Hispanic
8.6%
Black
1.3%
Asian
19.9%
Two+
10.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.