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Heritage Elementary School

1501 School Road
Lake Ozark, MO 65049
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Heritage Elementary School serves 396 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 396 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Heritage Elementary School's student population of 396 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
396 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'

School Rankings

The diversity score of Heritage Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
3%
15%
White
85%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.27
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Heritage Elementary School often compared to?
Heritage Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Wood Elementary School, Wm. H. Lynch Elementary School, Dogwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Heritage Elementary School?
396 students attend Heritage Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Heritage Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Heritage Elementary School?
Heritage Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Heritage Elementary School offer ?
Heritage Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Heritage Elementary School part of?
Heritage Elementary School is part of School Of The Osage School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 396 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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