At a glance
Reported students
507
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
40
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alabama elementary enrollment
59th percentile
Compared with 696 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
935
Shades Cahaba Elementary School: 507 reported students.
State peer staffing position
2nd percentile
12.7:1 reported; state peer median 16.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 503
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.7:1
What the reported data says about Shades Cahaba Elementary School
Shades Cahaba Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Homewood. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Homewood City. NCES reports 507 students for 2024–25.
Among 696 elementary schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 471 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 59th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.7:1, below the Alabama median of 16.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (75.5%) and Black (8.9%). English learners represent 7.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Shades Cahaba Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 12.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 40 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 22.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White75.5%
- Hispanic7.5%
- Black8.9%
- Asian3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Homewood City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hall Kent Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
717 reported students
Edgewood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
935 reported students
Homewood Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,000 reported students
Homewood High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,333 reported students
Public schools near Shades Cahaba Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Brook Elementary School Elementary · Mountain Brook City | PK–06 | 551 | 1 mi |
| Edgewood Elementary School Elementary · Homewood City | KG–05 | 935 | 1.4 mi |
| Glen Iris Elementary School Elementary · Birmingham City | PK–06 | 827 | 1.8 mi |
| EPIC Alternative Elementary School Elementary · Birmingham City | PK–05 | 232 | 1.9 mi |
| Vestavia Hills Elementary East Elementary · Vestavia Hills City | PK–05 | 771 | 2 mi |
| Crestline Elementary School Elementary · Mountain Brook City | PK–06 | 743 | 2.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Shades Cahaba Elementary School
What grades does Shades Cahaba Elementary School serve?
Shades Cahaba Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Homewood City.
How many students attend Shades Cahaba Elementary School?
Shades Cahaba Elementary School reported 507 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 59th percentile among 696 Alabama elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 503 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Shades Cahaba Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 12.7:1, based on 507 students and 40 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alabama median for the same school level is 16.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Shades Cahaba Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Shades Cahaba Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Homewood City attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Shades Cahaba Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
22.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Shades Cahaba Elementary School in?
Shades Cahaba Elementary School is part of Homewood City, based in Homewood, AL, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Shades Cahaba Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mountain Brook Elementary School (1 mi), Edgewood Elementary School (1.4 mi), Glen Iris Elementary School (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.