Heron
Reported Enrollment
1,013
students
District
Natomas Unified
County Context Score
54/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
5151 Banfield Dr., Sacramento, CA, 95835
School District
Natomas Unified
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 060003611734
- District ID
- 0600036
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
KG–8
Primary · Regular
Enrollment
1,013 students
School Setting
City: Large
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Heron is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Sacramento County has 382 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 19 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
Compare before choosing
What Heron tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Natomas Unified, Sacramento County, and comparable primary schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- KG–8 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other primary schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- City: Large matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Heron. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Natomas Unified.
1,013 students
Heron reports 1,013 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 234 other primary schools in Sacramento County with enrollment data, 230 report fewer students and 4 report more. The peer median is 466 students.
235 primary schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 466 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
19 district schools
Natomas Unified lists 11 primary, 2 middle, 5 high, 1 other schools in the current NCES data. For an elementary or primary choice, the next verification step is the middle-school and high-school path, because attendance boundaries and transfers can split later grades.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
11
Middle
2
High
5
Other
1
Nearby context inside Natomas Unified
Same-level peers to open next
School Profile FAQ
Is Heron a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Natomas Unified.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Heron?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Heron data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Heron with nearby schools?
Heron should be compared with 235 primary schools in Sacramento County, plus other schools in Natomas Unified. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Heron?
Before using Heron in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Natomas Unified.
Part of Natomas Unified
Heron is one of 19 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 14,531 students across 19 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
19
Reported Enrollment
14,531
19 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- American LakesKG–8 · PrimaryListed only
- JeffersonKG–8 · PrimaryListed only
- Bannon CreekKG–8 · PrimaryListed only
- Natomas High9–12 · HighProfile
- Discovery High9–12 · HighListed only
- Natomas Middle6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Natomas Park ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Two Rivers ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Inderkum High9–12 · HighProfile
- Witter Ranch ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
Similar Schools
Las Palmas Elementary
Zehnder Ranch Elementary
Mary Tsukamoto Elementary
Sunrise Elementary
Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences
Sacramento County Schools
County Context Score
54/100
County-level composite across 382 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.