Heron
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Sacramento, California 95835 · Natomas Unified
#1456 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#19282 of 50,301 nationally
About Heron
Heron is a public elementary located in Sacramento, in the Natomas Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–8. In 2025 it enrolled 977 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 58.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1456th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (7th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 977.
There are 182 schools in Sacramento; Heron ranks 17th of 173 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)60%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)35.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)22.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Heron by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 977
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 35.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 22.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 60%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Heron
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Natomas Park Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–5
745 students · 1.1 km away
Heredia-Arriaga
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–8
223 students · 1.1 km away
Inderkum High
Sacramento · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,194 students · 1.2 km away
Westlake Charter
Sacramento · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,493 students · 1.5 km away
Regency Park Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
619 students · 1.8 km away
Natomas Middle
Sacramento · Public middle · Grades 6–8
672 students · 1.8 km away
H. Allen Hight Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–5
760 students · 1.8 km away
Natomas Charter
Sacramento · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,850 students · 2.1 km away
Northlake TK-8
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–8
380 students · 2.9 km away
SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy
Sacramento · Charter high · Grades 7–12
234 students · 3.1 km away
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972 students
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983 students
West Creek Academy
Valencia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
983 students
Commodore Stockton Skills
Stockton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
971 students
Triple Crown Elementary
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971 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Heron a good school?
Heron has a Success Index (US) of 58.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1456 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Heron rank in California?
Heron ranks #1456 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #19282 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Heron?
Heron had 977 students in 2025.
Is Heron a elementary school or a high school?
Heron is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Heron?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Heron; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.