Serving 691 students in grades Kindergarten-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 71% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). 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 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 691 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Vestavia Hills Elementary School West serves the southwest area of Birmingham, AL, covering approximately 5.1 square miles. Families in this zone can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 1.8 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, and the furthest distance being 3 miles.
- 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 691 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
691 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Year Founded
2024
School Calendar
School Motto
The West Way Is The Best Way
School Rankings
Vestavia Hills Elementary West ranks within the top 5% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vestavia Hills Elementary West is 0.43, 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
#26 out of 1275 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
2%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
5%
31%
White
75%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.2%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
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 West's ranking?
Vestavia Hills Elementary West is ranked #26 out of 1,275 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?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% 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?
691 students attend Vestavia Hills Elementary West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Vestavia Hills Elementary West students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vestavia Hills Elementary West?
Vestavia Hills Elementary West has a student ration of 16:1, 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 Kindergarten-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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