Vestavia Hills Elementary Central served 790 students in grades 4-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 79% (which was higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 82% (which was higher than the Alabama state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment was 19% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which was lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
790 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)79%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)82%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
1%
Hispanic
4%
10%
Black
6%
32%
White
81%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AL state average).
How many students attend Vestavia Hills Elementary Central?
790 students attend Vestavia Hills Elementary Central.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Vestavia Hills Elementary Central students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vestavia Hills Elementary Central?
Vestavia Hills Elementary Central has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Vestavia Hills Elementary Central offer ?
Vestavia Hills Elementary Central offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Vestavia Hills Elementary Central part of?
Vestavia Hills Elementary Central is part of Vestavia Hills City School District.
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