VESTAVIA HILLS ELEMENTARY CAHABA HEIGHTS

Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights is a public elementary school that is part of the Vestavia Hills City school district, located in Vestavia Hills, AL with about 443 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 33 teachers, Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights (VHECH) is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades K–5 as part of the award-winning Vestavia Hills City Schools system. Located in the Cahaba Heights community of Alabama, the school is known for its strong academic foundation, dedicated faculty, and a supportive environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development. The school prides itself on fostering a "community" feel, where parental involvement is high and educational programs are designed to meet the diverse needs of its students.

Beyond its core curriculum, VHECH places a significant emphasis on integrating technology into the classroom and providing enriching extracurricular opportunities that help students build essential life skills. The school is consistently recognized for maintaining high standards of excellence and promoting a culture of inclusivity and kindness. By focusing on the "whole child" approach, Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights prepares its students for a seamless transition into the upper levels of the Vestavia Hills school district while maintaining a warm, neighborhood-focused identity.

For more information, contact Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights at (205) 402-5480 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4401 Dolly Ridge Road
Vestavia Hills, AL 35243-4173
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VESTAVIA HILLS ELEMENTARY CAHABA HEIGHTS is a public school in Vestavia Hills, AL with about 443 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
443
Teachers:
33
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
Pre-Kindergarten
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 443 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending VESTAVIA HILLS ELEMENTARY CAHABA HEIGHTS is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.

White
78.6%
Asian
7.0%
Two or more races
5.6%
Hispanic/Latino
5.0%
Black or African American
3.8%

Female
49.0%
Male
51.0%

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.