Serving 451 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 451 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights's student population of 451 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
451 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights ranks within the top 5% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights is 0.34, 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
#55 out of 1275 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
3%
31%
White
81%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.2%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights's ranking?
Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights is ranked #55 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights?
451 students attend Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights?
Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights offer ?
Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights part of?
Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights is part of Vestavia Hills City School District.
In what neighborhood is Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights located?
Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights is located in the Cahaba Heights neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.
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