EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
East Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Vestavia Hills City school district, located in Vestavia Hills, AL with about 808 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 48 teachers, East Elementary 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.
East Elementary School, located at 2109 Tyson Drive in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, is a prominent primary school within the highly-regarded Vestavia Hills City Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and a robust, well-rounded curriculum. As part of a district that consistently ranks among the top in the state, East Elementary places a strong emphasis on foundational learning, fostering a supportive environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social development for its young learners.
The school is deeply integrated into the Vestavia Hills community, benefiting from active parent involvement and a culture that prioritizes student success. Beyond the standard core subjects, East Elementary typically offers various extracurricular opportunities and enrichment programs designed to cultivate students' interests and talents. With a focus on preparing students for the transition to middle school and beyond, the faculty at East Elementary works to maintain high instructional standards while ensuring that each child feels valued and engaged within a safe, collaborative school climate.
For more information, contact East Elementary at (205) 402-5200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Vestavia Hills, AL 35216-1957
(205) 402-5200
EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Vestavia Hills, AL with about 808 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Vestavia Hills City
- Total Students:
- 808
- Teachers:
- 48
- 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 808 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.
- White
- 86.9%
- Black or African American
- 6.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.8%
- Asian
- 2.6%
- Two or more races
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.2%
- Male
- 52.8%
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.