Is Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights a good school?

Yes. Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights ranks in the top 8.0% of Alabama elementary schools.

How many students attend Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights?

In the 2022-23 school year, 474 students attended Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights.

What is the racial makeup of Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights?

Students at Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights are 81% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% African American, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights attend?

Students who attend Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights usually go on to attend: Middle : Liberty Park Middle School High : Vestavia Hills High School

Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights

Summary:

Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights is a public elementary school serving 474 students in grades PK-5 in the highly-ranked Vestavia Hills City school district. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Alabama, with students performing exceptionally well on state assessments and outpacing their peers across the state.

Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights stands out for its consistently high academic performance, with a high percentage of students scoring proficient or better in core subjects like math, science, and English language arts. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, over 80% of 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders scored proficient or better in English language arts, far surpassing state averages. The school's demographic profile also differs from nearby schools, with a higher percentage of white students and lower percentages of minority students, as well as a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting it serves a more affluent student population.

When compared to other high-performing schools in the region, such as those in the Mountain Brook City and Homewood City school districts, Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights still stands out as an exceptional performer. However, the nearby schools in Mountain Brook and Homewood also demonstrate impressive academic achievement, highlighting the strong commitment to education in the broader Vestavia Hills area.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

4401 Dolly Ridge Road
Vestavia Hills, AL 35243-4173

(205) 402-5480

District: Vestavia Hills City

SchoolDigger Rank:
55^th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,984

Students who attend Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights usually attend:

Middle:	Liberty Park Middle School
High:	Vestavia Hills High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 474

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.8%

Hispanic:

5.1%

African American:

4.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 16%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights ranks better than 92% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Vestavia Hills City School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.91. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Vestavia Hills City School District. Racial makeup is: White (80.8%), Hispanic (5.1%), African American (4.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 16% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Vestavia Hills City School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights is 15.8, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Vestavia Hills City School District! (See more...)

Compare Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights employs 30 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights is $13,984, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Vestavia Hills City School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights:

SchoolDigger ranks Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights 55^th of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Vestavia Hills City:

SchoolDigger ranks Vestavia Hills City 2^nd of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2004	80.33	90^th	623	85.6%
2005	86.62	43^rd	688	93.8%
2006	69.72	161^st	689	76.6%
2007	80.62	83^rd	698	88.1%
2008	84.71	38^th	698	94.6%
2009	82.26	57^th	696	91.8%
2010	82.64	50^th	704	92.9%
2011	83.75	36^th	709	94.9%
2012	88.58	8^th	696	98.9%
2013	85.08	12^th	696	98.3%
2014	95.84	17^th	695	97.6%
2015	97.04	18^th	691	97.4%
2016	97.46	12^th	691	98.3%
2017	96.32	21^st	688	96.9%
2018	95.55	23^rd	680	96.6%
2019	95.43	22^nd	681	96.8%
2021	95.14	30^th	692	95.7%
2022	95.41	27^th	687	96.1%
2023	90.82	56^th	680	91.8%
2024	89.91	55^th	684	92.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2018	98.08	4^th	344	98.8%
2021	98.80	4^th	398	99.0%
2022	93.80	12^th	345	96.5%
2023	98.74	4^th	373	98.9%
2024	93.73	16^th	395	95.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	97.63	7^th	567	98.8%
2024	81.33	76^th	670	88.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	93.03	27^th	639	95.8%
2018	90.23	42^nd	640	93.4%
2019	93.10	28^th	646	95.7%
2021	92.98	36^th	656	94.5%
2022	95.64	18^th	656	97.3%
2023	90.52	50^th	645	92.2%
2024	84.21	78^th	650	88.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	96.12	13^th	639	98.0%
2018	97.23	10^th	650	98.5%
2019	95.41	16^th	650	97.5%
2021	94.72	31^st	669	95.4%
2022	92.38	39^th	669	94.2%
2023	88.79	56^th	649	91.4%
2024	91.40	39^th	655	94.0%

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Rank History for White students at Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	92.36	25^th	369	93.2%
2018	92.53	31^st	508	93.9%
2019	89.04	45^th	529	91.5%
2021	91.14	45^th	539	91.7%
2022	91.34	40^th	540	92.6%
2023	84.17	66^th	528	87.5%
2024	81.41	79^th	535	85.2%

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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2004	276	16	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	298
2005	292	25	2	7	3	n/a	n/a	329
2006	304	21	8	10	2	n/a	n/a	345
2007	289	14	10	22	2	n/a	n/a	337
2008	301	16	5	25	1	n/a	n/a	348
2009	292	13	6	20	2	n/a	n/a	333
2010	300	9	14	19	1	n/a	n/a	343
2011	315	24	14	20	1	0	0	374
2012	308	14	15	17	1	0	14	369
2013	334	13	27	15	0	0	21	410
2014	332	21	27	19	0	0	18	417
2015	326	19	27	20	0	1	11	404
2016	320	15	25	23	0	0	18	401
2017	357	16	30	16	0	0	18	437
2018	348	17	31	22	0	0	25	443
2019	384	15	28	24	1	0	24	476
2020	386	19	30	20	1	0	19	475
2021	363	15	30	20	1	0	20	449
2022	374	18	22	20	0	0	25	459
2023	383	23	21	24	0	0	23	474

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	298	27.0	11.0	10.7
2005	329	27.0	12.2	11.2
2006	345	30.0	11.5	13.6
2007	337	30.3	11.1	16.9
2008	348	32.0	10.9	9.8
2009	333	30.0	11.0	13.5
2010	343	32.2	10.6	11.1
2011	374	36.0	10.3	17.4
2012	369	33.0	11.1	17.6
2013	410	44.0	9.3	19.5
2014	417	32.0	13.0	22.3
2015	404	29.0	13.9	17.8
2016	401	29.0	13.8	13.7
2017	437	30.0	14.5	12.1
2018	443	33.0	13.4	8.8
2019	476	33.0	14.4	11.3
2020	475	32.0	14.8	7.8
2021	449	31.0	14.4	9.8
2022	459	29.0	15.8	6.1
2023	474	30.0	15.8	16

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	298	27.0	11.0	10.7
2005	329	27.0	12.2	11.2
2006	345	30.0	11.5	13.6
2007	337	30.3	11.1	16.9
2008	348	32.0	10.9	9.8
2009	333	30.0	11.0	13.5
2010	343	32.2	10.6	11.1
2011	374	36.0	10.3	17.4
2012	369	33.0	11.1	17.6
2013	410	44.0	9.3	19.5
2014	417	32.0	13.0	22.3
2015	404	29.0	13.9	17.8
2016	401	29.0	13.8	13.7
2017	437	30.0	14.5	12.1
2018	443	33.0	13.4	8.8
2019	476	33.0	14.4	11.3
2020	475	32.0	14.8	7.8
2021	449	31.0	14.4	9.8
2022	459	29.0	15.8	6.1
2023	474	30.0	15.8	16

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,039 (7.4%)	$12,943 (92.6%)	$13,984

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 22^nd of 681 Elementary schools	Ranks 56^th of 680 Elementary schools	5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights)	80	74.6	5.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Vestavia Hills City)	83.5	77.5	6.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	57.5	43.6	13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights)	80	45.4	34.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Vestavia Hills City)	79.5	67.7	11.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	47.3	34.9	12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights)	72.2	68.6	3.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Vestavia Hills City)	80.3	74.2	6.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	44.9	33.9	10.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	476	474	0.4%
African American	15	23	53.3%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	28	21	25%
Hispanic	24	24
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	384	383	0.3%
Two or More Races	24	23	4.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	11.3%	16%	4.7%

Schools Near Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)				Summative Assessment Science (2024)	Summative Assessment English (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights	Public	PK, KG-5	4401 Dolly Ridge Road	Vestavia Hills	35243	Jefferson County	Vestavia Hills City	No	No	No	No	(205) 402-5480	474	30	15.8	16.0%	383 (80.8%)	23 (4.9%)	24 (5.1%)	21 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.9%)	89.9	55^th of 684 public elementary schools	92.0%		90.8	56^th of 680 public elementary schools	91.8%	1	70.9	57.8	52.5		81.5	83.3	85.7	80.0		$13,984	$1,039	$12,943
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge	Public	PK, KG-5	2680 Gresham Drive	Vestavia Hills	35243	Jefferson County	Vestavia Hills City	No	No	No	No	(205) 402-5325	679	39	17.4	12.2%	563 (82.9%)	47 (6.9%)	23 (3.4%)	32 (4.7%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	11 (1.6%)	95.2	21^st of 684 public elementary schools	96.9%		96.5	16^th of 680 public elementary schools	97.6%	5	67.2	62.4	84.8		82.6	92.2	86.1	94.0
Brookwood Forest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3701 S Brookwood Rd	Mountain Brook	35223	Jefferson County	Mountain Brook City	No	No	No	No	(205) 414-3700	578	47	12.2	2.4%	539 (93.3%)	6 (1.0%)	12 (2.1%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (2.8%)	97.6	6^th of 684 public elementary schools	99.1%		98.2	5^th of 680 public elementary schools	99.3%	1	81.3	83.8	82.7	77.7	90.0	91.2	91.3	90.7	85.1	$13,183	$647	$12,536
Mountain Brook Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3020 Cambridge Rd	Mountain Brook	35223	Jefferson County	Mountain Brook City	No	No	No	No	(205) 871-8191	544	46	11.8	3.9%	512 (94.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.7%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.3%)	97.6	7^th of 684 public elementary schools	99.0%		97.4	9^th of 680 public elementary schools	98.7%	2	75.3	78.3	78.8	80.6	79.5	91.4	94.0	95.5	91.0	$13,933	$289	$13,644
Vestavia Hills Elementary East	Public	PK, KG-5	2109 Tyson Dr	Vestavia Hills	35216	Jefferson County	Vestavia Hills City	No	No	No	No	(205) 402-5200	759	45	16.8	6.5%	683 (90.0%)	23 (3.0%)	23 (3.0%)	21 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.2%)	97.1	10^th of 684 public elementary schools	98.5%		97.9	7^th of 680 public elementary schools	99.0%	3	82.5	67.7	75.0		86.5	93.7	91.6	95.7		$11,792	$454	$11,338
Vestavia Hills Elementary West	Public	PK, KG-5	1965 Merryvale Rd	Vestavia Hills	35216	Jefferson County	Vestavia Hills City	No	No	No	No	(205) 402-5151	745	44	16.9	14.6%	543 (72.9%)	51 (6.8%)	27 (3.6%)	93 (12.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	29 (3.9%)	94.4	28^th of 684 public elementary schools	95.9%		95.2	25^th of 680 public elementary schools	96.3%	3	76.4	64.3	78.8		77.7	83.3	83.0	91.2		$11,628	$529	$11,098
Shades Cahaba Elementary School	Public	K-5	3001 Independence Drive	Homewood	35209	Jefferson County	Homewood City	No	No	No	No	(205) 871-1113	501	34	14.7	23.8%	356 (71.1%)	51 (10.2%)	43 (8.6%)	10 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (8.2%)	94.9	25^th of 684 public elementary schools	96.3%		94	30^th of 680 public elementary schools	95.6%	5	76.5	65.1	68.4		73.5	96.4	81.9	91.1		$12,104	$980	$11,103
Rocky Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2876 Old Rocky Ridge Rd	Hoover	35243	Jefferson County	Hoover City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 439-2900	573	44	13.1	36.5%	326 (56.9%)	113 (19.7%)	69 (12.0%)	20 (3.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	43 (7.5%)	85.4	82^nd of 684 public elementary schools	88.0%		86.5	66^th of 680 public elementary schools	90.3%	16	60.5	52.0	65.6		66.7	73.8	75.3	82.2		$12,736	$1,431	$11,304
Crestline Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3785 Jackson Blvd	Mountain Brook	35213	Jefferson County	Mountain Brook City	No	No	No	No	(205) 871-8126	778	63	12.4	1.9%	736 (94.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.9%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (4.1%)	98.4	2^nd of 684 public elementary schools	99.7%		98.7	1^st of 680 public elementary schools	99.9%	1	93.8	82.9	93.2	93.2	84.7	96.5	91.9	91.5	91.3	$12,269	$167	$12,102
Inverness Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	5251 Valleydale Rd	Birmingham	35242	Shelby County	Shelby County	No	No	No	No	(205) 682-5240	582	32	18.1	29.4%	375 (64.4%)	90 (15.5%)	57 (9.8%)	33 (5.7%)	3 (0.5%)	4 (0.7%)	20 (3.4%)								(n/a)	60.7					75.4				$9,652	$750	$8,882

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