Excellent
#15 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 1% in state
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge
Elementary School · Vestavia Hills City · Vestavia Hills, AL
A Vestavia Hills City elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2680 Gresham Drive, Vestavia Hills, AL 35243
- Math 69% proficient (2022)
- Reading 98% vs AL 87% (2024)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 74%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 31 points since 2020, reaching 98% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 88% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
13.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 5Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gods House Kindergarten and Day CarePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK | 1.4 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba HeightsEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 490 | Compare → |
| Vestavia Hills Elementary EastEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 741 | Compare → |
| Vestavia Hills Elementary WestEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 720 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Vestavia Hills City
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 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 Dolly Ridge is listed in Vestavia Hills City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge is a public elementary school in Vestavia Hills, AL, part of Vestavia Hills City, serving approximately 639 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10 and ranks #15 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
What's said publicly about Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge
What grades does Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge serve?
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge?
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge has an enrollment of approximately 639 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge?
The student-teacher ratio at Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge is 14.5:1. 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 Dolly Ridge rank in AL?
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge ranks #15 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge's MySchoolScout rating?
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 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 Dolly Ridge?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge a charter school?
No, Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge a Title I school?
No, Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge?
13.9% of students at Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge 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
- 639
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.8%
- Phone
- (205) 402-5325
- Area population (ZIP 35243)
- 17,776
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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, 2020-2022, multi-year average, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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