L. Thomas Heck Middle School

Elementary No virtual instruction Litchfield Park, AZ Grades KG–08 Suburb: Large Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ SchoolScore™ A+ (97.1)
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L. Thomas Heck Middle School
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–08 SchoolScore™ A+ (97.1)
471
Students
37.0
Teachers
12.7:1
Student:Teacher
(623)547-1700
Phone
http://hms.lesd79.org
Website

L. Thomas Heck Middle School is a public Elementary school located in Litchfield Park, ARIZONA, operated by the Litchfield Elementary District (4281) school district. It serves grades KG–08.

Key statistics: 471 students enrolled; a 12.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Arizona Elementary School Average
Enrollment
471.0
State avg: 476.0
▼ 1% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
12.73:1
State avg: 16.7:1
▼ 24% better
School Details
School Name
L. Thomas Heck Middle School
NCESSCH ID
040438003036
State School ID
AZ-4281-90385
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
12448 West Bethany Home Road
City
Litchfield Park
State
Arizona
ZIP Code
85340
County
Maricopa County
Metro Area
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
0409
State Leg. Upper
04029
State Leg. Lower
04029
Latitude
33.52442
Longitude
-112.32696
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
👥
471
Total Students
👩‍🏫
37.0
Teachers FTE
📐
12.7:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
37.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)37.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
Not Applicable 187 39.7%
No Category Codes 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Litchfield Elementary District (4281)
LEAID
0404380
State LEA ID
AZ-4281
Phone
(623)535-6000
Website
http://lesd79.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Litchfield Park
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$119,864K
Federal Revenue
$7,167K
State Revenue
$68,819K
Local Revenue
$43,878K
Total Expenditure
$118,484K
Instruction Exp.
$60,057K
Support Services
$38,880K
Other Current Exp.
$5,226K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of L. Thomas Heck Middle School

1
Crown Charter School
Litchfield Park · Elementary
0.4 mi
2
Heritage Elementary School
GLENDALE · Elementary
0.6 mi
3
Barbara B. Robey Elementary School
Litchfield Park · Elementary
0.8 mi
4
Dreaming Summit Elementary
Litchfield Park · Elementary
1.3 mi
5
Luke Elementary School
GLENDALE · Elementary
1.5 mi
6
Wigwam Creek Middle School
Litchfield Park · Middle
1.7 mi
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Ratio
–
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about L. Thomas Heck Middle School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend L. Thomas Heck Middle School?
471 students are enrolled at L. Thomas Heck Middle School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does L. Thomas Heck Middle School have?
L. Thomas Heck Middle School has 37.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1.
What grades does L. Thomas Heck Middle School serve?
L. Thomas Heck Middle School serves grades KG through 08.
Is L. Thomas Heck Middle School a charter school?
L. Thomas Heck Middle School is not a charter school.
What metro area is L. Thomas Heck Middle School located in?
L. Thomas Heck Middle School is located in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metropolitan area.
What school district does L. Thomas Heck Middle School belong to?
L. Thomas Heck Middle School is part of the Litchfield Elementary District (4281) school district.
How much does Litchfield Elementary District (4281) spend per student?
The Litchfield Elementary District (4281) district spends approximately $251,558,386 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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