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Heritage Elementary School

5100 Melaleuca Ln, Greenacres, FL 33463 · (561)804-3200

Type
Elementary
Grades
0–5
Enrollment
786
FTE teachers
54
Student/teacher
14.6:1
District
Palm Beach

About this school

Heritage Elementary School is a elementary school located in Greenacres, FL, serving grades 0–5 and approximately 786 students. Operated by Palm Beach, the campus sits about 8.7 miles from The Palm Beach's newsroom and is part of The Palm Beach's ongoing local education coverage.

The school employs roughly 54 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers for a student-to-teacher ratio of about 14.6:1. That ratio is roughly in line with the state average for FL public schools.

Heritage Elementary School is a traditional zoned public school within Palm Beach, meaning enrollment is generally tied to residence within the school's attendance boundary. Boundary maps and feeder patterns are published by the district and updated annually.

State accountability ratings for FDOE are released annually and combine student achievement, growth, and closing-the-gaps metrics. The Palm Beach publishes rating updates as soon as they become public each fall, with comparisons to nearby campuses and prior-year trends.

For families in Greenacres considering elementary placement, Heritage Elementary School is one of the campuses The Palm Beach regularly covers — including school board decisions, bond elections, and individual program changes that affect enrollment.

Tip about Heritage Elementary School? Email editor@nexcom.media with the subject line "Heritage Elementary School". For more education coverage, see thepalmbeach.org/schools or browse The Palm Beach's latest reporting at thepalmbeach.org/news. This profile uses public data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and is updated annually as new federal filings are released.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Heritage Elementary School located?
Heritage Elementary School is located at 5100 Melaleuca Ln in Greenacres, FL 33463.
What grades does Heritage Elementary School serve?
The school serves grades 0 through 5 as a elementary campus.
How many students attend Heritage Elementary School?
Approximately 786 students were enrolled according to the most recent federal NCES filing.
What district operates Heritage Elementary School?
Heritage Elementary School is part of Palm Beach (NCES LEA ID: 1201500).
Is Heritage Elementary School a charter or magnet school?
Heritage Elementary School is a traditional zoned public school within Palm Beach.

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Data source: U.S. National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data — canonical NCES page ↗. Per-school profile generated by The Palm Beach from the most recent federal directory release. Updated 2026-05-22.

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