- Enrollment
- 1,625
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vestavia Hills, AL
East Elementary
Federal NCES profile for East Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010343001302
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Vestavia Hills · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 5.4%
- free-lunch eligible
East Elementary has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Elementary ranks #5 of 5 schools in Vestavia Hills, AL.
School address
District: Vestavia Hills City · Alabama
NCES ID 010343001302 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
East Elementary held near 741 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 010343001302 · Vestavia Hills, AL Other · MID · TRAD
771 enr · 17.1:1 · 5.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Vestavia Hills High School (1,625 students)
East Elementary held near 741 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
East Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vestavia Hills
Vestavia Hills High School
1,625 students
- Pizitz Middle
Pizitz Middle School
1,131 students
- This school
East Elementary
771 students
- West Elementar
West Elementary
691 students
- Vestavia Hills
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge
657 students
- Vestavia Hills 548
Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus
548 students
What this shows East Elementary reports 771 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Elementary compares
East Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.4% | ▼ 91% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 771 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
771
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 46% in Alabama - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,810
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 771 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.0%
African American 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Asian 2.2%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: White at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.7, East Elementary is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vestavia Hills City reports $14,810 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vestavia Hills High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pizitz Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,131
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 691
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar other schools in Vestavia Hills
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
West Elementary
Standard public school
691 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge
Standard public school
657 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Liberty Park Elementary
Standard public school
546 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights
Standard public school
451 students 15:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~771 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Elementary
How many students attend East Elementary?
East Elementary has 771 students enrolled. It is a public school in Vestavia Hills, AL. CCD year-over-year: 759 (2022-23) → 741 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at East Elementary is 17.1:1, which is 3% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Elementary?
5.4% of students at East Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Elementary?
The largest demographic group at East Elementary is White at 90.0% of enrollment, in Vestavia Hills, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Elementary?
East Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Elementary rank among schools in Vestavia Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, East Elementary ranks #5 of 5 schools in Vestavia Hills, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Vestavia Hills on the city page.
What other schools are in Vestavia Hills City?
Besides East Elementary, Vestavia Hills City also operates Vestavia Hills High School (1,625 students), Pizitz Middle School (1,131 students), and West Elementary (691 students). See the Vestavia Hills City district page for the complete list.