Excellent
#56 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 4% in state
Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights
Elementary School · Vestavia Hills City · Vestavia Hills, AL
A Vestavia Hills City elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4401 Dolly Ridge Rd, Vestavia Hills, AL 35243
- Math 71% proficient (2022)
- Reading 99% vs AL 87% (2024)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights score 85% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 29 points since 2020, reaching 99% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated730/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Vestavia Hills), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$99,063
Median home value
$484,400
Median rent
$1,632/mo
College educated
69.6%
Homeownership
53%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35243; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly RidgeEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 639 | Compare → |
| Gods House Kindergarten and Day CarePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK | 1.8 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Brookwood Forest Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | PK–6 | 2.2 mi | 589 | Compare → |
| Mountain Brook Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | PK–6 | 2.8 mi | 537 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Vestavia Hills City
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #5 of 9
- District spending per student
- $14,810NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights is listed in Vestavia Hills City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights
Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights is a public elementary school in Vestavia Hills, AL, part of Vestavia Hills City, serving approximately 490 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #56 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights
What grades does Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights serve?
Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights?
Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights has an enrollment of approximately 490 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights?
The student-teacher ratio at Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights rank in AL?
Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights ranks #56 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights's MySchoolScout rating?
Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights a charter school?
No, Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights a Title I school?
No, Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights?
19.4% of students at Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 490
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.9%
- Phone
- (205) 402-5480
- Area population (ZIP 35243)
- 17,776
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 ACAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35243; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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