Serving 534 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Elvin Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 534 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Elvin Hill Elementary School serves the southern part of the Columbiana, AL school district, covering an attendance zone of approximately 109.8 square miles. Families in this area can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 11.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elvin Hill Elementary School's student population of 534 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
534 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Elvin Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elvin Hill Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#454 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
15%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Black
17%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
64%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.2%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elvin Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Elvin Hill Elementary School is ranked #454 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Elvin Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Elvin Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shelby Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Elvin Hill Elementary School?
534 students attend Elvin Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Elvin Hill Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elvin Hill Elementary School?
Elvin Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Elvin Hill Elementary School offer ?
Elvin Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elvin Hill Elementary School part of?
Elvin Hill Elementary School is part of Shelby County School District.
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