B
Good
72/100

Heritage Elementary School

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 2815 Highlands Lane, Wilmington, DE 19808
Overall
B
72/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 70th percentile in Delaware
Growth
C
Students gain 0.87 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 36th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Delaware schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

72
Repit Score
out of 100
493
Students
enrolled
13.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$23K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%70/1000.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%36/100Students gain 0.87 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.99 in 2009–19; 28th percentile in Delaware (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 18% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Delaware schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +1 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Delaware. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency61% (+13 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency52% (+13 pts vs. state avg 39%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Delaware state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White67%52%reading +0 pts, math -12 pts35th percentile (list)
Black50%50%reading +12 pts, math +19 pts85th percentile (list)
Hispanic45%35%reading +1 pts, math -5 pts36th percentile (list)
Low-income35%35%reading -4 pts, math +0 pts43rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2815 Highlands Lane
City Wilmington
ZIP Code 19808
District 1001300
NCES School ID 100130000262
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 19808

Understanding the community around Heritage Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $91,847
Per Capita Income $47,135
Poverty Rate 5.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 45.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.8%
High School or Higher 93.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $296,900
Median Rent $1,299
Owner-Occupied 78.9%
Renter-Occupied 21.1%
View full data for ZIP 19808 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Heritage Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.6%
Female 46.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 66.1%
Hispanic/Latino 16.6%
Black 10.8%
Two or More Races 5.1%
Asian 1.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 493
Teachers (FTE) 36.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Heritage Elementary School?
Heritage Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 72 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Heritage Elementary School?
Heritage Elementary School has 493 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1.
What grades does Heritage Elementary School serve?
Heritage Elementary School serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Heritage Elementary School receive per student?
Heritage Elementary School receives $23,101 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Heritage Elementary School in 19808 ▼
Avg Home Value
$371,270
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,183
1-Year Change
+3.1%
% Renters
21.1%

Other Schools in 19808

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026