SHADES MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Shades Mountain Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Hoover City school district, located in Hoover, AL with about 318 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 21 teachers, Shades Mountain Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Shades Mountain Elementary School, located in Hoover, Alabama, serves as a cornerstone of the Hoover City Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment for students in the elementary grades. By emphasizing a balanced curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with opportunities for creative expression and physical development, the school aims to build a strong educational foundation for all its learners. Its proximity to the heart of the Hoover community allows it to maintain close ties with local families, promoting a collaborative atmosphere between teachers, parents, and students.
Beyond its focus on academic achievement, Shades Mountain Elementary places a high priority on the social and emotional growth of its student body. The school culture is rooted in character development, encouraging students to be responsible, respectful, and engaged citizens. Through various extracurricular activities, technology-enhanced learning, and dedicated faculty support, the school strives to prepare its students not only for middle school success but for lifelong learning. As part of the highly regarded Hoover school system, it benefits from the district's commitment to innovation and educational excellence.
For more information, contact Shades Mountain Elementary School at (205) 439-3100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Hoover, AL 35226-3099
(205) 439-3100
http://www.hoover.k12.al.us/smes
SHADES MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Hoover, AL with about 318 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Hoover City
- Total Students:
- 318
- Teachers:
- 21.6
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 318 students
- White
- 56.3%
- Black or African American
- 23.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.2%
- Two or more races
- 7.2%
- Asian
- 5.0%
- Female
- 52.8%
- Male
- 47.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.