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Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights

4401 DOLLY RIDGE RD, VESTAVIA HILLS, AL 35243

Top 10% School in Alabama

Ranked 21 of 215 in Alabama

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About Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights

The school enrolls about 490 students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade and has a student-teacher ratio of 15.8 to 1. The school excels academically, with about 62% of students proficient in math and about 77% proficient in reading. Qualified teachers, gifted programming, and a focus on literacy support a diverse population of students from Cahaba Heights and neighboring parts of Weston Hills. Parents witness a lively and community-driven culture that emphasizes inquiry, developing character, and social-emotional learning. The housing stock in the area indicates a strong demand, with median home prices in Cahaba Heights and Weston Hills between $415,000-$545,000, which helps support local resources and parental engagement, considering this as one of the best elementary schools in Alabama.

Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights Contact Information

Address

4401 DOLLY RIDGE RD, VESTAVIA HILLS, AL 35243

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Phone

(205) 402-5480

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 62%
Reading 77%
State average proficiency is 62% in Math and 77% in Reading.
31
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
459
Total Students
$66669
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 21 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights

2.5X
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
🎓
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: 7:30AM - 3:00PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 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.

Student Demographics

White 80.8%
Asian 4.4%
Hispanic 5.1%
Black 4.9%
Two+ Races 4.9%
Native Am. 0%
White
80.8%
Asian
4.4%
Hispanic
5.1%
Black
4.9%
Two+ Races
4.9%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 459
47.5%
218 Female
52.5%
241 Male

Student Population

459 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

898 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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VHECH incorporates various digital platforms into its curriculum to support a learner-centered approach to education. Tools available to students include:

Google Classroom

i-Ready (for reading and math assessment and instruction)

Seesaw

Prodigy Math

Raz-Kids

Chrome Music Lab and Digital Compass (for creative and digital literacy skills)

FAQ

Q1: What are the core values of Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights?

Ans: Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights adheres to the HEROES values of Empathy, Kindness, Grit, Responsibility, Integrity, and Service.

Q2: Do they have after-school programs at Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights?

Ans: Yes, Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights offers an Extended Day Program for after-school support.

Q3: How does Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights serve the gifted student population?

Ans: Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights offers gifted and enrichment programs geared towards students that demonstrate advanced thinking skills.

Q4: What opportunity do parents have to be involved with Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights?

Ans: Parents are encouraged to be involved through the PTO and in volunteer programs at the school.

Q5: What is the mission of Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights?

Ans: Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights's mission is to provide Learning Without Limits, focused on growth and inclusivity.

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

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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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

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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
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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