- Enrollment
- 2,919
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hoover, AL
Shades Mountain Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Shades Mountain Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010000701743
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shades Mountain Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #1 of 10
- schools in Hoover · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 43.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Shades Mountain Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shades Mountain Elementary School ranks #1 of 10 schools in Hoover, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Shades Mountain Elementary School shrank from 330 students in 2022-23 to 313 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 23.2 → 23.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 010000701743 · Hoover, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
328 enr · 14.3:1 · 43.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Hoover High School (2,919 students)
Shades Mountain Elementary School shrank from 330 students in 2022-23 to 313 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE added 23.2 → 23.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Shades Mountain Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hoover High Sc
Hoover High School
2,919 students
- Spain Park Hig
Spain Park High School
1,472 students
- Robert F Bumpu
Robert F Bumpus Middle School
1,192 students
- Berry Middle S 1,058
Berry Middle School
1,058 students
- Ira F Simmons 860
Ira F Simmons Middle School
860 students
- This school 328
Shades Mountain Elementary School
328 students
What this shows Shades Mountain Elementary School reports 328 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shades Mountain Elementary School compares
Shades Mountain Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.0% | ▼ 27% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 328 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
328
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 11% in Alabama - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,273
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 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.1%
African American 16.5%
Two or More 10.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Asian 7.9%
Largest group: White at 56.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Shades Mountain Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Hoover City reports $14,273 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shades Mountain Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoover High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spain Park High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert F Bumpus Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berry Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ira F Simmons Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shades Mountain Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,472
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,192
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,058
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Hoover
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Trace Crossings Elementary School
Standard public school
769 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Deer Valley Elementary School
Standard public school
735 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Bluff Park Elementary School
Standard public school
658 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Rocky Ridge Elementary School
Standard public school
577 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Riverchase Elementary School
Standard public school
562 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
South Shades Crest Elementary School
Standard public school
534 students 14.8:1 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 (~328 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shades Mountain Elementary School
How many students attend Shades Mountain Elementary School?
Shades Mountain Elementary School has 328 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hoover, AL. CCD year-over-year: 330 (2022-23) → 313 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shades Mountain Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shades Mountain Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 19% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 9% lower 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 Shades Mountain Elementary School?
43.0% of students at Shades Mountain Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shades Mountain Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Shades Mountain Elementary School is White at 56.1% of enrollment, in Hoover, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shades Mountain Elementary School?
Shades Mountain Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Shades Mountain Elementary School rank among schools in Hoover?
By Resource Investment Index, Shades Mountain Elementary School ranks #1 of 10 schools in Hoover, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hoover on the city page.
What other schools are in Hoover City?
Besides Shades Mountain Elementary School, Hoover City also operates Hoover High School (2,919 students), Spain Park High School (1,472 students), and Robert F Bumpus Middle School (1,192 students). See the Hoover City district page for the complete list.