Excellent
#893 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 9% in state
Heritage Elementary
Elementary School · Tustin Unified · Tustin, CA
A Tustin Unified elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
15400 Lansdowne Rd., Tustin, CA 92782
- Math 65% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 69% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 26.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Heritage Elementary score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 5 points across the 9-year record (2016–2024) and has held near 67% recently.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)
Based on 18 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Heritage Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 66Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,328/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tustin), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$143,433
Median home value
$1,028,900
Median rent
$2,778/mo
College educated
65.9%
Homeownership
61.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92782; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koguma YouchienPrivate · tuition | 3.7private | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 71 | Compare → |
| Sycamore Magnet AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 1,161 | Compare → |
| St Cecilia SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 248 | Compare → |
| Benjamin F. Beswick ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 414 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Tustin Unified
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #1 of 28
- District spending per student
- $15,477NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Heritage Elementary is listed in Tustin Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Heritage Elementary
Heritage Elementary is a public elementary school in Tustin, CA, part of Tustin Unified, serving approximately 528 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 26.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #893 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Heritage Elementary
What grades does Heritage Elementary serve?
Heritage Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Heritage Elementary?
Heritage Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 528 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage Elementary is 26.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Heritage Elementary rank in CA?
Heritage Elementary ranks #893 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Heritage Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Heritage Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Heritage Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Heritage Elementary has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Is Heritage Elementary a charter school?
No, Heritage Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Heritage Elementary a Title I school?
No, Heritage Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Heritage Elementary?
28.4% of students at Heritage Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 528
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.2%
- Phone
- (714) 430-2066
- Area population (ZIP 92782)
- 29,947
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92782; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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