Shades Cahaba Elementary School

3001 Independence Drive
Homewood, AL 35209

www.homewood.k12.al.us/shadescahaba

501 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

501

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shades Cahaba Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	356
Hispanic	43
Black	51
Asian	10
Two or More	41

White
356 (71.1 %)
Black
51 (10.2 %)
Hispanic
43 (8.6 %)
Two or More
41 (8.2 %)
Asian
10 (2.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Homewood City
Phone:	(205)871-1113
Website:	http://www.homewood.k12.al.us/shadescahaba
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	501
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	93
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 89

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 83