Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge

Summary:

Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge is a highly-rated public elementary school in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, serving 679 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Vestavia Hills City School District, which is ranked 2nd out of 137 districts in Alabama and has a 5-star rating.

Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Alabama, with 92.24% of 3rd graders, 86.11% of 4th graders, and 93.97% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's students perform exceptionally well on state assessments, outperforming the Vestavia Hills City and Alabama state averages in all subject areas and grade levels. However, the school has a predominantly white student population, with only 6.92% African American, 3.39% Hispanic, and 4.71% Asian students, which is different from the more diverse racial compositions of some nearby schools like Brookwood Forest Elementary School and Edgewood Elementary School.

Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge also has a low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with only 12.22% of students qualifying in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly lower than the state average. This suggests the school serves a relatively affluent student population, which could have implications for the school's resources, funding, and the educational opportunities available to its students. Despite these differences, Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge continues to provide an exceptional educational experience, consistently outperforming the nearby Vestavia Hills elementary schools and the state averages in academic assessments.

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Public PK, KG-5

2680 Gresham Drive
Vestavia Hills, AL 35243

(205) 402-5325

District: Vestavia Hills City

SchoolDigger Rank:
21^st of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Students who attend Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge usually attend:

Middle:	Pizitz Middle School
High:	Vestavia Hills High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.4

Number of students: 679

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.9%

African American:

6.9%

Asian:

4.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 12.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge ranks better than 96.9% of elementary schools in Alabama. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.18. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge:

SchoolDigger ranks Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge 21^st of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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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 Dolly Ridge

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	95.03	33^rd	692	95.2%
2022	94.54	35^th	687	94.9%
2023	96.48	16^th	680	97.6%
2024	95.18	21^st	684	96.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	75.75	46^th	398	88.4%
2022	71.72	58^th	345	83.2%
2023	95.48	13^th	373	96.5%
2024	76.38	53^rd	395	86.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	72.25	143^rd	670	78.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	92.84	38^th	656	94.2%
2022	94.63	24^th	656	96.3%
2023	94.66	18^th	645	97.2%
2024	92.96	27^th	650	95.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	95.22	28^th	669	95.8%
2022	92.55	38^th	669	94.3%
2023	96.40	16^th	649	97.5%
2024	95.02	20^th	655	96.9%

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Rank History for White students at Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	89.56	52^nd	539	90.4%
2022	89.30	50^th	540	90.7%
2023	94.33	19^th	528	96.4%
2024	92.31	25^th	535	95.3%

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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 Dolly Ridge

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2020	634	56	33	22	3	1	11	760
2021	594	39	28	16	2	2	9	690
2022	597	39	30	24	2	2	12	706
2023	563	47	32	23	2	1	11	679

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	760	41.0	18.5	7.1
2021	690	40.0	17.2	5.4
2022	706	39.0	18.1	4
2023	679	39.0	17.4	12.2

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 Dolly Ridge

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	760	41.0	18.5	7.1
2021	690	40.0	17.2	5.4
2022	706	39.0	18.1	4
2023	679	39.0	17.4	12.2

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.

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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 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
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 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
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
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
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
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
Edgewood Elementary School	Public	K-5	901 College Ave	Homewood	35209	Jefferson County	Homewood City	No	No	No	No	(205) 423-2400	888	59	15.1	12.4%	744 (83.8%)	72 (8.1%)	33 (3.7%)	9 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (3.4%)	96.1	14^th of 684 public elementary schools	98.0%		96.4	17^th of 680 public elementary schools	97.5%	3	82.6	72.4	66.9		74.6	93.2	88.7	92.8		$10,200	$926	$9,252
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge

Is Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge a good school?

Yes! Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 21^st of 684 Alabama elementary schools.

What district is Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge in?

Vestavia Hills City

What is the racial makeup of Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge?

Students at Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge are 83% White, 7% African American, 5% Asian, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge attend?

Students who attend Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pizitz Middle School
High : Vestavia Hills High School

How many students attend Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge?

In the 2022-23 school year, 679 students attended Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge.

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