Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights

4401 Dolly Ridge Road
Vestavia Hills, AL 35243

www.vestavia.k12.al.us/cahabaelementary

451 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights (VHECH) is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades K–5 as part of the award-winning Vestavia Hills City Schools system. Located in the Cahaba Heights community of Alabama, the school is known for its strong academic foundation, dedicated faculty, and a supportive environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development. The school prides itself on fostering a "community" feel, where parental involvement is high and educational programs are designed to meet the diverse needs of its students.

Beyond its core curriculum, VHECH places a significant emphasis on integrating technology into the classroom and providing enriching extracurricular opportunities that help students build essential life skills. The school is consistently recognized for maintaining high standards of excellence and promoting a culture of inclusivity and kindness. By focusing on the "whole child" approach, Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights prepares its students for a seamless transition into the upper levels of the Vestavia Hills school district while maintaining a warm, neighborhood-focused identity.

451

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights
Demographic	Student Count
White	365
Hispanic	29
Black	15
Asian	20
Two or More	22

White
365 (80.9%)
Hispanic
29 (6.4%)
Two or More
22 (4.9%)
Asian
20 (4.4%)
Black
15 (3.3%)

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:	Vestavia Hills City
Phone:	(205)402-5480
Website:	http://www.vestavia.k12.al.us/cahabaelementary
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	451
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	58
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 27

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 66