Elvin Hill Elementary School serves 500 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Elvin Hill Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 500 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elvin Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Elvin Hill Elementary School's student population of 500 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
500 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Elvin Hill Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Elvin Hill Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#349 out of 1276 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
12%
10%
Black
16%
32%
White
69%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #349 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Elvin Hill Elementary School?
500 students attend Elvin Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Elvin Hill Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elvin Hill Elementary School?
Elvin Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Elvin Hill Elementary School offer ?
Elvin Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
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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