Deer Valley Elementary School

4990 Ross Bridge Parkway
Hoover, AL 35226

www.hoovercityschools.net/deervalley

735 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Deer Valley Elementary School, located in the master-planned Ross Bridge community of Hoover, Alabama, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Hoover City School District. Known for its modern facilities and commitment to academic excellence, the school fosters a collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both rigorous core instruction and the social-emotional development of its students. By integrating technology into the classroom and maintaining high expectations, Deer Valley seeks to provide a comprehensive foundation for young learners as they progress through their formative years.

Beyond academics, Deer Valley Elementary is recognized for its strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school maintains a robust partnership with families and the surrounding Ross Bridge neighborhood, which helps support a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs. With a mission focused on empowering students to reach their full potential, the school cultivates a welcoming atmosphere where students are encouraged to become critical thinkers, responsible citizens, and lifelong learners.

735

Total Students

53.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Deer Valley Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	404
Hispanic	35
Black	138
Asian	98
Two or More	56
American Indian	4

White
404 (55.0%)
Black
138 (18.8%)
Asian
98 (13.3%)
Two or More
56 (7.6%)
Hispanic
35 (4.8%)
American Indian
4 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hoover City
Phone:	(205)439-3300
Website:	http://www.hoovercityschools.net/deervalley
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	735
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	99
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 18

Kindergarten 99

Grade 1 119

Grade 2 109

Grade 3 127

Grade 4 137

Grade 5 126