Serving 51 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Heritage Elementary - Williams ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Heritage Elementary - Williams ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Heritage Elementary - Williams's student population of 51 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
51 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Calendar
School Rankings
Heritage Elementary - Williams ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heritage Elementary - Williams is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#859 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
43%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
51%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heritage Elementary - Williams's ranking?
Heritage Elementary - Williams is ranked #859 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Heritage Elementary - Williams?
51 students attend Heritage Elementary - Williams.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Heritage Elementary - Williams students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Heritage Elementary - Williams offer ?
Heritage Elementary - Williams offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Heritage Elementary - Williams part of?
Heritage Elementary - Williams is part of Heritage Elementary School (81076) School District.
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