Serving 706 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 706 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge's student population of 706 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
706 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge ranks within the top 5% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge is 0.27, 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
#39 out of 1276 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
3%
10%
Black
6%
32%
White
85%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
6%
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 Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge's ranking?
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge is ranked #39 out of 1,276 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?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge?
706 students attend Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge?
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge has a student ration of 18:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge offer ?
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge part of?
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge is part of Vestavia Hills City School District.
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