Heather Elementary School

About Heather Elementary School

Heather Elementary School is a vibrant, diverse community of learners located in the heart of the city. With an emphasis on academic excellence, Heather Elementary School provides a safe, nurturing environment for its students. The school offers a variety of programs and activities to help students reach their full potential.
At Heather Elementary School, teachers strive to create a learning environment that is engaging and encourages collaboration. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the needs of all students and is tailored to the individual learning styles of each student. Heather Elementary School also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as sports teams, clubs, and field trips.
The school also offers a wide range of support services to ensure that each student has the resources they need to succeed. These services include individualized instruction, tutoring, and counseling.
Heather Elementary School is committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment for all students and families. The school’s staff works diligently to create a culture of respect and acceptance for all students, regardless of their backgrounds.
Heather Elementary School is a place where students can learn, grow, and thrive. With its commitment to academic excellence, enrichment activities, and support services, Heather Elementary School provides its students with the tools they need to reach their full potential.

Address:	2757 Melendy Dr. San Carlos, CA 94070
Phone:	(650) 508-7303
Site:	heather.scsdk8.org
Grades:	K – 3
Enrollment:	286 students

Overview Heather Elementary School

Heather Elementary School serves 286 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
Heather Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Heather Elementary School

Heather Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Heather Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.