Serving 771 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Vestavia Hills Elementary East ranks in the top 1% 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 76% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 771 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Vestavia Hills Elementary School East serves the southwest part of Birmingham, AL, covering an area of approximately 5.6 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vestavia Hills Elementary East 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 East's student population of 771 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
771 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Year Founded
1970
School Calendar
Campus Size
15 acres
School Rankings
Vestavia Hills Elementary East ranks within the top 1% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vestavia Hills Elementary East is 0.19, 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
#9 out of 1275 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
4%
31%
White
90%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.3%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
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 East's ranking?
Vestavia Hills Elementary East is ranked #9 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Vestavia Hills Elementary East often compared to?
Vestavia Hills Elementary Eastis often viewed alongside schools like Vestavia Hills Elementary West, Cherokee Bend Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Vestavia Hills Elementary East?
771 students attend Vestavia Hills Elementary East.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Vestavia Hills Elementary East students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vestavia Hills Elementary East?
Vestavia Hills Elementary East has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Vestavia Hills Elementary East offer ?
Vestavia Hills Elementary East offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vestavia Hills Elementary East part of?
Vestavia Hills Elementary East is part of Vestavia Hills City School District.
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