SHADES CAHABA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Shades Cahaba Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Homewood City school district, located in Homewood, AL with about 577 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 39 teachers, Shades Cahaba Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 Cahaba Elementary School, located in Homewood, Alabama, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades K–5. As part of the Homewood City Schools system, the institution is well-known for its strong commitment to academic excellence, a supportive community atmosphere, and a rich historical legacy. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to cultivate both the intellectual growth and the character development of its diverse student body through rigorous curriculum and enrichment programs.

Beyond its academic focus, Shades Cahaba is characterized by a deep sense of community involvement and a welcoming culture. The school prioritizes fostering a collaborative environment between students, teachers, and parents, often leveraging its close-knit setting to ensure personalized attention for every learner. By integrating modern instructional techniques with a tradition of service and inclusion, Shades Cahaba continues to be a cornerstone of the Homewood community, consistently striving to prepare its students for future success in a global society.

For more information, contact Shades Cahaba Elementary School at (205) 871-1113 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3001 Independence Drive
Homewood, AL 35209
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SHADES CAHABA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Homewood, AL with about 577 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Homewood City
Total Students:
577
Teachers:
39.34
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
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 577 students

White
68.1%
Hispanic/Latino
13.3%
Black or African American
11.6%
Two or more races
5.0%
Asian
1.9%

Female
47.5%
Male
52.5%

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.