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Heritage Elementary

3500 ROGERS RD, WAKE FOREST, NC 27587

Top 10% School in North Carolina

Ranked 27 of 246 in North Carolina

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About Heritage Elementary

Heritage Elementary School in Wake Forest, North Carolina, is a vibrant K–5 public school that blends academic excellence with a nurturing, community-focused environment. It serves more than 622 students and has a ranking among the top 10% of schools in North Carolina, 76% of students scored at or above the proficient level for math, and 73% scored at or above that level for reading. The school operates on a multi-track year-round calendar which offers flexibility and hence reduces summer learning loss. With a 14:1 student-teacher ratio, the students receive personalized attention in an inclusive atmosphere. The school fosters a strong sense of community through active parent involvement and a commitment in developing confident learners. For families seeking a supportive and academically rigorous environment, Heritage Elementary is an excellent choice and number one choice. This school is the best school in Wake Forest, North Carolina.

Heritage Elementary Contact Information

Address

3500 ROGERS RD, WAKE FOREST, NC 27587

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Phone

(919) 562-6000

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 76%
Reading 73%
State average proficiency is 76% in Math and 73% in Reading.
46
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
606
Total Students
$50804
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 27 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Heritage Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: arrival - 7:30AM Dismissal - Early Preschool: 2:30

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 57.2%
Asian 7.2%
Hispanic 14.3%
Black 18.5%
Two+ Races 2.6%
Native Am. 1%
White
57.2%
Asian
7.2%
Hispanic
14.3%
Black
18.5%
Two+ Races
2.6%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 606
50%
303 Female
50%
303 Male

Student Population

606 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

702 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

The "Whistleblower" Phone Debate: On February 26, district leaders discussed a potential new "whistleblower protection" for the student phone policy. While elementary students currently aren't allowed to use phones at all, the board is weighing whether students should be permitted to record video specifically for safety reasons, such as documenting bullying.

FAQ

1. What academic support is available for the struggling students?

Ans. Programs include reading interventions, tutoring and small group instruction are available for the struggling students

2. How are the parents engaged in school activities?

Ans. Parents are encouraged to volunteer, attend PTO meetings and participate in family events.

3. Does the school offer extracurricular activities?

Ans. Yes, the students can join clubs in arts, music, STEM and sports.

4. How does the school address bullying and peer conflict?

Ans. There are policies including monitoring, counseling and conflict resolution strategies.

5. How does Heritage encourage student independence?

Ans. They are encouraged through classroom responsibilities, project-based learning and goal-setting exercises.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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