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South Shades Crest Elementary School

3770 SOUTH SHADES CREST RD HOOVER AL 35244

Top 25% School in Alabama

Ranked 39 of 215 in Alabama

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Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

South Shades Crest Elementary School

3770 SOUTH SHADES CREST RD HOOVER AL 35244

Top 25% School in Alabama

Ranked 39 of 215 in Alabama

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About South Shades Crest Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 53%
Reading 53%
State average proficiency is 53% in Math and 53% in Reading.
42
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
568
Total Students
$72590
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 55.11%
Asian 11.44%
Hispanic 5.63%
Black 20.25%
Two+ Races 7.22%
Native Am. 0.35%
White
55.11%
Asian
11.44%
Hispanic
5.63%
Black
20.25%
Two+ Races
7.22%
Native Am.
0.35%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 568
51.06%
290 Female
48.94%
278 Male

Student Population

568 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

456 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

South Shades Crest Elementary School Contact Information

Address

3770 SOUTH SHADES CREST RD HOOVER AL 35244

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Phone

(205) 439-3000

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TOP 39 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at South Shades Crest Elementary School

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More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45AM - 2:45PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The school hosts a variety of popular annual events, including the Fairy Tale Festival, Red Ribbon Week, Fifties Day, Polar Express Day, and Book Fairs.

FAQ

1. What is the teacher-student ratio in the early grades at South Shades Crest?

In Kindergarten and 1st grade, classes have about a 19:1 student/staff ratio, and 2nd grade classes have a 20:1 ratio.

2. How does the school support diverse learners?

South Shades Crest has a Gifted & Talented program to offer enrichment to students with more advanced learning capabilities.

3. What extracurricular activities are offered to students?

There are no specific extracurriculars offered as they relate to student learning. However, the school's focus on a rich curriculum supports the kids becoming involved throughout the rest of their learning.

4. How does South Shades Crest Elementary partner with parents?

The school has an active presence on social media to keep parents informed and engaged in school events.

5. What is the school's philosophy to student discipline?

South Shades Crest focuses on positive school culture, emphasizing character education in addition to respectful behavior.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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