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#1135 of 2,221 schools in MO
Based on limited data
Heritage Elementary
Elementary School · School of the Osage · Lake Ozark, MO
A School of the Osage elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 2nd.
PO BOX 1960, Lake Ozark, MO 65049
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MO statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.3%
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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average625/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lake Ozark), 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
$85,601
Median home value
$354,200
Median rent
$895/mo
College educated
40.7%
Homeownership
78%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65049; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The King's AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 98 | Compare → |
| Osage Beach ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–4 | 5.0 mi | 222 | 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.
School of the Osage
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,805NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Heritage Elementary is listed in SCHOOL OF THE OSAGE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Heritage Elementary
Heritage Elementary is a public elementary school in Lake Ozark, MO, part of School of the Osage, serving approximately 396 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,135 of 2,221 schools in MO. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Heritage Elementary
What grades does Heritage Elementary serve?
Heritage Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Heritage Elementary?
Heritage Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 396 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage Elementary is 12:1. 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 MO?
Heritage Elementary ranks #1,135 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Heritage Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Heritage Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
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?
55.3% 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 396
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Miller County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.7%
- Phone
- (573) 365-5341
- Area population (ZIP 65049)
- 6,931
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 49.6
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 65049; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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