Excellent
#37 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 3% in state
Vestavia Hills Elementary East
Elementary School · Vestavia Hills City · Vestavia, AL
A Vestavia Hills City elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2109 Tyson Dr, Vestavia, AL 35216
- Math 74% proficient (2022)
- Reading 98% vs AL 87% (2024)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Vestavia Hills Elementary East score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 79%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 98% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 87% (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
5.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Vestavia Hills Elementary East 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 71Very Walkable
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average506/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,125
Median home value
$376,200
Median rent
$1,314/mo
College educated
52.7%
Homeownership
54.7%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35216; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Episcopal KindergartenPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.6 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Vestavia Hills Elementary WestEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 720 | Compare → |
| Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly RidgeEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 639 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of SorrowsPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–8 | 2.0 mi | 336 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Vestavia Hills City
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #2 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 East is listed in Vestavia Hills City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vestavia Hills Elementary East
Vestavia Hills Elementary East is a public elementary school in Vestavia, AL, part of Vestavia Hills City, serving approximately 741 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #37 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vestavia Hills Elementary East
What grades does Vestavia Hills Elementary East serve?
Vestavia Hills Elementary East serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Vestavia Hills Elementary East?
Vestavia Hills Elementary East has an enrollment of approximately 741 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vestavia Hills Elementary East?
The student-teacher ratio at Vestavia Hills Elementary East is 15.1:1. 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 East rank in AL?
Vestavia Hills Elementary East ranks #37 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Vestavia Hills Elementary East's MySchoolScout rating?
Vestavia Hills Elementary East has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 East?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vestavia Hills Elementary East has 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Vestavia Hills Elementary East a charter school?
No, Vestavia Hills Elementary East is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vestavia Hills Elementary East a Title I school?
No, Vestavia Hills Elementary East is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vestavia Hills Elementary East?
5.8% of students at Vestavia Hills Elementary East 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
- 741
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.5%
- Phone
- (205) 402-5200
- Area population (ZIP 35216)
- 36,587
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 34.5
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 35216; 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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