Serving 546 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Vestavia Hills Elementary Liberty Park ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (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 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 546 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Liberty Park Elementary serves the northeast part of Birmingham, AL, covering an area of approximately 5.7 square miles. Most families are about 5-10 minutes away from the school, with an average distance of 1.3 miles to the nearest boundary and the furthest edge being 2.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vestavia Hills Elementary Liberty Park 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 Liberty Park's student population of 546 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
546 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Vestavia Hills Elementary Liberty Park 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 Liberty Park 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
#5 out of 1275 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
6%
31%
White
81%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.3%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
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 Liberty Park's ranking?
Vestavia Hills Elementary Liberty Park is ranked #5 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Vestavia Hills Elementary Liberty Park often compared to?
Vestavia Hills Elementary Liberty Parkis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain Brook Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% 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 Liberty Park?
546 students attend Vestavia Hills Elementary Liberty Park.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Vestavia Hills Elementary Liberty Park students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vestavia Hills Elementary Liberty Park?
Vestavia Hills Elementary Liberty Park has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Vestavia Hills Elementary Liberty Park offer ?
Vestavia Hills Elementary Liberty Park offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vestavia Hills Elementary Liberty Park part of?
Vestavia Hills Elementary Liberty Park is part of Vestavia Hills City School District.
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