Shades Cahaba Elementary School serves 503 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Shades Cahaba Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (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 70% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 503 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shades Cahaba Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Shades Cahaba Elementary School's student population of 503 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
503 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Shades Cahaba Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% 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 Shades Cahaba 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
#81 out of 1276 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
9%
10%
Black
11%
32%
White
70%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Shades Cahaba Elementary School's ranking?
Shades Cahaba Elementary School is ranked #81 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Shades Cahaba Elementary School often compared to?
Shades Cahaba Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edgewood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Shades Cahaba Elementary School?
503 students attend Shades Cahaba Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Shades Cahaba Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shades Cahaba Elementary School?
Shades Cahaba Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Shades Cahaba Elementary School offer ?
Shades Cahaba Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Shades Cahaba Elementary School part of?
Shades Cahaba Elementary School is part of Homewood City School District.
School Calendar
View the Shades Cahaba Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Mid-Winter Break - Schools Closed
December 18, 2023 (Monday)
Mid-Winter Break - Schools Closed
December 19, 2023 (Tuesday)
Mid-Winter Break - Schools Closed
December 20, 2023 (Wednesday)
Mid-Winter Break - Schools Closed
December 21, 2023 (Thursday)
Mid-Winter Break - Schools Closed
December 22, 2023 (Friday)
School Reviews
5 10/27/2014
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