- Enrollment
- 2,919
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hoover, AL
South Shades Crest Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Shades Crest Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010000700342
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Shades Crest Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Alabama schools.
- #4 of 10
- schools in Hoover · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 17.3%
- free-lunch eligible
South Shades Crest Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Shades Crest Elementary School ranks #4 of 10 schools in Hoover, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-68 students YoY
South Shades Crest Elementary School shrank from 568 students in 2022-23 to 500 in 2023-24 (-12.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.3 → 35.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-68 students YoY 010000700342 · Hoover, AL Other · MID · TRAD
534 enr · 14.8:1 · 17.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Hoover High School (2,919 students)
South Shades Crest Elementary School shrank from 568 students in 2022-23 to 500 in 2023-24 (-12.0%). Teacher FTE lost 36.3 → 35.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
South Shades Crest 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 534
South Shades Crest Elementary School
534 students
What this shows South Shades Crest Elementary School reports 534 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Shades Crest Elementary School compares
South Shades Crest 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.3% | ▼ 71% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 534 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
534
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 15% in Alabama - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.2%
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 534 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.5%
African American 17.8%
Asian 14.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 4.1%
Largest group: White at 57.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, South Shades Crest 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 South Shades Crest Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoover High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spain Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert F Bumpus Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berry Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ira F Simmons Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Shades Crest 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
Gwin Elementary School
Standard public school
508 students 12.4:1 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 (~534 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Shades Crest Elementary School
How many students attend South Shades Crest Elementary School?
South Shades Crest Elementary School has 534 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hoover, AL. CCD year-over-year: 568 (2022-23) → 500 (2023-24), down 68.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Shades Crest Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Shades Crest Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 16% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 6% 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 South Shades Crest Elementary School?
17.3% of students at South Shades Crest Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Shades Crest Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Shades Crest Elementary School is White at 57.5% of enrollment, in Hoover, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Shades Crest Elementary School?
South Shades Crest Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 South Shades Crest Elementary School rank among schools in Hoover?
By Resource Investment Index, South Shades Crest Elementary School ranks #4 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 South Shades Crest 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.