School overview
At a glance
Reported students
451
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
28
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.1:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alabama elementary enrollment
47th percentile
Compared with 696 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
657
Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights: 451 reported students.
State peer staffing position
35th percentile
16.1:1 reported; state peer median 16.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights
Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Vestavia Hills. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Vestavia Hills City. NCES reports 451 students for 2024–25.
Among 696 elementary schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is close in size than the reported median of 471 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 47th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.1:1, close to 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 two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (80.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.4%). English learners represent 4.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 25.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights
- 1How do the reported 16.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 28 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?
- 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 25.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 13.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.11
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White80.9%
- Hispanic6.4%
- Black3.3%
- Asian4.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Vestavia Hills City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Vestavia Hills Elementary Liberty Park
Elementary · Grades PK–05
546 reported students
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge
Elementary · Grades KG–05
657 reported students
Vestavia Hills Elementary West
Elementary · Grades KG–05
691 reported students
Vestavia Hills Elementary East
Elementary · Grades PK–05
771 reported students
Liberty Park Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
514 reported students
Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus
Other · Grades 09–09
548 reported students