CAHABA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Cahaba Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Trussville City school district, located in Trussville, AL with about 523 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 31 teachers, Cahaba Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Cahaba Elementary School, located in Trussville, Alabama, is a prominent primary education institution within the Trussville City Schools district. Serving a community-focused population, the school is known for fostering a supportive and nurturing environment designed to help young students build a strong academic foundation. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for creative expression and personal development, aiming to prepare students for success in their future educational endeavors.
Beyond its academic offerings, Cahaba Elementary is recognized for its active school culture and strong partnership with parents and the local community. The school environment typically highlights the importance of character education, collaboration, and student engagement through various extracurricular activities and school-wide events. By prioritizing both high academic standards and a positive social atmosphere, Cahaba Elementary strives to create a welcoming space where children feel encouraged to learn, grow, and develop the foundational skills necessary for lifelong learning.
For more information, contact Cahaba Elementary School at (205) 228-3400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 228-3400
CAHABA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Trussville, AL with about 523 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Trussville City
- Total Students:
- 523
- Teachers:
- 31
- 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 523 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CAHABA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.
- White
- 86.0%
- Black or African American
- 7.1%
- Asian
- 2.9%
- Two or more races
- 2.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 47.6%
- Male
- 52.4%
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.