- Enrollment
- 1,625
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vestavia Hills, AL
Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights
Federal NCES profile for Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010343002103
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Vestavia Hills · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 15.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights has class sizes smaller than 83% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights ranks #1 of 5 schools in Vestavia Hills, AL.
School address
District: Vestavia Hills City · Alabama
NCES ID 010343002103 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights held near 490 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 010343002103 · Vestavia Hills, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
451 enr · 15:1 · 15.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Vestavia Hills High School (1,625 students)
Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights held near 490 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights 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
- East Elementar
East Elementary
771 students
- West Elementar
West Elementary
691 students
- Vestavia Hills
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge
657 students
- This school 451
Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights
451 students
What this shows Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights reports 451 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights compares
Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.0% | ▼ 74% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 451 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
451
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 17% in Alabama - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.2%
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 451 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 4.4%
African American 3.3%
Largest group: White at 80.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.6, Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights 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 Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vestavia Hills High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pizitz Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights'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
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 691
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Vestavia Hills
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
East Elementary
Standard public school
771 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~451 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights
How many students attend Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights?
Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights has 451 students enrolled. It is a public school in Vestavia Hills, AL. CCD year-over-year: 474 (2022-23) → 490 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights?
The student-teacher ratio at Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights is 15:1, which is 15% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 4% 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 Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights?
15.0% of students at Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights?
The largest demographic group at Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights is White at 80.9% of enrollment, in Vestavia Hills, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights?
Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights rank among schools in Vestavia Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights ranks #1 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 Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights, Vestavia Hills City also operates Vestavia Hills High School (1,625 students), Pizitz Middle School (1,131 students), and East Elementary (771 students). See the Vestavia Hills City district page for the complete list.