Shades Cahaba Elementary School
- Shades Cahaba Elementary School serves 577 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Shades Cahaba Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Shades Cahaba Elementary School places 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 teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Shades Cahaba Elementary School's student population of 577 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2015) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 577 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
- Shades Cahaba Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,263 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Shades Cahaba Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #43 out of 1263 schools (Top 5%) | |
| ||
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 82% | 44% |
| ||
| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 39% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 |
| ||
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 8% |
| Black | 11% | 33% |
| White | 69% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
| Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.59 |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Homewood City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Shades Cahaba Elementary School is Homewood High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Homewood Middle School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Mountain Brook Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Birmingham Mountain Brook Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 504 students
1.1 miles
3020 Cambridge Rd
Birmingham, AL 35223
(205)871-8191 1.1 PK-6 504 - Birmingham Homewood High School Grades: 9-12 | 1226 students
1.3 miles
1901 S Lakeshore Dr
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205)871-9663 1.3 9-12 1226 - Birmingham Edgewood Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 794 students
1.4 miles
901 College Ave
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205)423-2400 1.4 K-5 794 - Birmingham Ramsay High School Grades: 9-12 | 800 students
1.4 miles
1800 13th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205)231-7000 1.4 9-12 800 - Birmingham Homewood Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 960 students
1.5 miles
395 Mecca Avenue
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205)870-0878 1.5 6-8 960
School Reviews
| 5 shades cahaba is a great school. you should so go there. it has expos plays and great teachers. I am shouting out to the music teacher. - Posted by Student/Alumni - pcnor |
Nearby Homes for Sale
Recent Articles
Being a teacher has never been easy but changes in federal funding and legislation have made it harder than ever for public school teachers. Keep reading to learn more.
Say goodbye to mystery meat - and all other types of meat - at public school cafeterias that are embracing the Meatless Monday trend.
Growing cases of contaminated tap water at public schools around the country are raising more than eyebrows. Learn about whether or not public schools' tap water is safe to drink.
