Serving 720 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Vestavia Hills Elementary West 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 73% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 720 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vestavia Hills Elementary West 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 West's student population of 720 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
720 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
School Rankings
Vestavia Hills Elementary West ranks within the top 5% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vestavia Hills Elementary West is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#18 out of 1285 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
1%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
6%
32%
White
75%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vestavia Hills Elementary West's ranking?
Vestavia Hills Elementary West is ranked #18 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Vestavia Hills Elementary West often compared to?
Vestavia Hills Elementary Westis often viewed alongside schools like Vestavia Hills Elementary East by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Vestavia Hills Elementary West?
720 students attend Vestavia Hills Elementary West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Vestavia Hills Elementary West students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vestavia Hills Elementary West?
Vestavia Hills Elementary West has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Vestavia Hills Elementary West offer ?
Vestavia Hills Elementary West offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vestavia Hills Elementary West part of?
Vestavia Hills Elementary West is part of Vestavia Hills City School District.
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