- Enrollment
- 1,625
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vestavia Hills, AL
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge
Federal NCES profile for Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010343002481
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Vestavia Hills · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 10.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge ranks #2 of 5 schools in Vestavia Hills, AL.
School address
District: Vestavia Hills City · Alabama
NCES ID 010343002481 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge shrank from 679 students in 2022-23 to 639 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 010343002481 · Vestavia Hills, AL Other · MID · TRAD
657 enr · 16.8:1 · 10.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Vestavia Hills High School (1,625 students)
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge shrank from 679 students in 2022-23 to 639 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge 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
- This school
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge
657 students
- Vestavia Hills 548
Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus
548 students
What this shows Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge reports 657 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge compares
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge 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 | 16.8:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.9% | ▼ 81% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 657 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
657
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 41% in Alabama - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.6%
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 438 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.2%
African American 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Asian 2.9%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.5, Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge 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 Dolly Ridge 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge'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
- 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.
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
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 (~657 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge
How many students attend Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge?
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge has 657 students enrolled. It is a public school in Vestavia Hills, AL. CCD year-over-year: 679 (2022-23) → 639 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge?
The student-teacher ratio at Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge is 16.8:1, which is 5% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 7% 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 Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge?
10.9% of students at Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge?
The largest demographic group at Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge is White at 82.2% of enrollment, in Vestavia Hills, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge?
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Dolly Ridge rank among schools in Vestavia Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge ranks #2 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 Dolly Ridge, 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.