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Edgewood Elementary School vs. Shades Cahaba Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Edgewood Elementary School
901 College Ave
Birmingham, AL 35209
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Shades Cahaba Elementary School
3001 Independence Drive
Birmingham, AL 35209
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Edgewood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Shades Cahaba Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Edgewood Elementary School ranked #19 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #21 in 2022 and remaining in the top 20% statewide, reflecting a generally strong overall school rank trend for this Birmingham, AL public elementary school.
Math proficiency was 73% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 84%, higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged between 65% and 69%, also higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment increased to 921 students in 2023 with a student–teacher ratio of 15:1; minority enrollment accounted for 15%, and the percentage of students eligible for free lunch rose from 6% in 2022 to 12% in 2023, indicating a notable socioeconomic shift.
The school served grades Kindergarten through 5 with 60 teachers in 2023, maintaining stable class sizes and instructional support levels characteristic of this Union County NJ high school alternative.
Shades Cahaba Elementary School, a Birmingham public school serving grades K–5, ranked #43 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #81 in 2021 but declining from a peak rank of #20 in 2013.
Math proficiency was 68% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency reached 77%, also higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged from 55–59%, above the state average of 38%.
Enrollment held steady at approximately 510 students in 2023, with minority enrollment at 27% and 21% of students eligible for free lunch, reflecting a modest increase in socioeconomic need since 2022.
The school maintained a student–teacher ratio of 15:1 in 2023, consistent with prior years, supporting an active staff of 34 teachers instructionally serving the student body.
Shades Cahaba participates in the National School Lunch Program and achieved Blue Ribbon recognition in 2015, underscoring its academic and community standing within the Homewood City education agency.
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
921 students
510 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Edgewood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Shades Cahaba Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Edgewood Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Shades Cahaba Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
34 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Edgewood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Shades Cahaba Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Edgewood Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Homewood City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Shades Cahaba Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Homewood City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#19 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 5%)
#43 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Edgewood Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Shades Cahaba Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
73%
(Top 5% in AL)
68%
(Top 5% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Edgewood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Homewood City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shades Cahaba Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Homewood City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
84%
(Top 5% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
77%
(Top 5% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Edgewood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Homewood City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shades Cahaba Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Homewood City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 10% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Edgewood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Homewood City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shades Cahaba Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Homewood City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Edgewood Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Shades Cahaba Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
173
96
Grade 1 Students
163
80
Grade 2 Students
132
83
Grade 3 Students
181
85
Grade 4 Students
135
87
Grade 5 Students
137
79

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Edgewood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Homewood City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Shades Cahaba Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Homewood City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Edgewood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Homewood City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Shades Cahaba Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Homewood City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
8%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Edgewood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Homewood City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Shades Cahaba Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Homewood City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
85%
73%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Edgewood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Homewood City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Shades Cahaba Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Homewood City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Edgewood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Homewood City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Shades Cahaba Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Homewood City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.27
0.45
This chart showcases the diversity score of Edgewood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Homewood City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Shades Cahaba Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Homewood City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
23%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Edgewood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Homewood City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Shades Cahaba Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Homewood City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Edgewood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Homewood City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Shades Cahaba Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Homewood City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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