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#2373 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 50% in state
Heim Elementary School
Elementary School · Williamsville Central School District · Williamsville, NY
A Williamsville Central School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.
155 HEIM RD, Williamsville, NY 14221
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Heim Elementary School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 29 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 62% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Heim Elementary School 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low64/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,275
Median home value
$298,500
Median rent
$1,560/mo
College educated
57%
Homeownership
74.2%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14221; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Heritage Day School/ohr TemimimPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–9 | 1.1 mi | 70 | Compare → |
| Maple West Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–4 | 1.4 mi | 674 | Compare → |
| Maple East Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–4 | 1.9 mi | 624 | Compare → |
| Maplemere Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–6 | 1.9 mi | 489 | 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.
Williamsville Central School District
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #12 of 13
- District spending per student
- $19,892NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Heim Elementary School is listed in WILLIAMSVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Heim Elementary School
Heim Elementary School is a public elementary school in Williamsville, NY, part of Williamsville Central School District, serving approximately 657 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,373 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Heim Elementary School
What grades does Heim Elementary School serve?
Heim Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Heim Elementary School?
Heim Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 657 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heim Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heim Elementary School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Heim Elementary School rank in NY?
Heim Elementary School ranks #2,373 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Heim Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Heim Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Heim Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Heim Elementary School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Heim Elementary School a charter school?
No, Heim Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Heim Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Heim Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Heim Elementary School?
20.5% of students at Heim Elementary School 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 657
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Erie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.8%
- Phone
- (716) 626-8686
- Area population (ZIP 14221)
- 55,153
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 47.4
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 14221; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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