Vestavia Hills Elementary Central
Tel:
(205)402-5300
- Vestavia Hills Elementary Central serves 793 students in grades 4-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 83% (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 76% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Vestavia Hills Elementary Central places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Vestavia Hills Elementary Central's student population of 793 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 4-5 |
| Total Students | 793 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Vestavia Hills Elementary Central's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Vestavia Hills Elementary Central is 0.38, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #17 out of 1,264 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 83% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 76% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | 9% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 7% |
| Black | 8% | 33% |
| White | 78% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 10% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Vestavia Hills City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Vestavia Hills Elementary Central is Vestavia Hills High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Louis Pizitz Middle School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Vestavia Hills Elementary School West (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Birmingham Vestavia Hills Elementary School West Grades: PK-3 | 788 students
0.4 miles
1965 Merryvale Rd
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205)402-5151 0.4 PK-3 788 - Birmingham Louis Pizitz Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1108 students
0.5 miles
2020 Pizitz Dr
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205)402-5350 0.5 6-8 1108 - Birmingham Vestavia Hills High School Grades: 9-12 | 2036 students
0.8 miles
2235 Lime Rock Rd
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205)402-5252 0.8 9-12 2036 - Birmingham Crossroads School Vocational School
Grades: 6-12
1.2 miles
1085 Buccaneer Drive
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205)439-1800 1.2 6-12 n/a - Birmingham Vestavia Hills Elementary School East Grades: PK-3 | 842 students
1.4 miles
2109 Tyson Dr
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205)402-5200 1.4 PK-3 842
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