Serving 790 students in grades 4-5, Vestavia Hills Elementary Central 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 was 79% (which was higher than the Alabama state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 82% (which was higher than the Alabama state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 19% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which was lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
790 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)79%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)82%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
1%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
6%
32%
White
81%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AL state average).
How many students attend Vestavia Hills Elementary Central?
790 students attend Vestavia Hills Elementary Central.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Vestavia Hills Elementary Central students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vestavia Hills Elementary Central?
Vestavia Hills Elementary Central has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Vestavia Hills Elementary Central offer ?
Vestavia Hills Elementary Central offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Vestavia Hills Elementary Central part of?
Vestavia Hills Elementary Central is part of Vestavia Hills City School District.
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