Shades Mountain Elementary School

www.hoovercityschools.net/shadesmountain

330 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Shades Mountain Elementary School, located in Hoover, Alabama, serves as a cornerstone of the Hoover City Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment for students in the elementary grades. By emphasizing a balanced curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with opportunities for creative expression and physical development, the school aims to build a strong educational foundation for all its learners. Its proximity to the heart of the Hoover community allows it to maintain close ties with local families, promoting a collaborative atmosphere between teachers, parents, and students.

Beyond its focus on academic achievement, Shades Mountain Elementary places a high priority on the social and emotional growth of its student body. The school culture is rooted in character development, encouraging students to be responsible, respectful, and engaged citizens. Through various extracurricular activities, technology-enhanced learning, and dedicated faculty support, the school strives to prepare its students not only for middle school success but for lifelong learning. As part of the highly regarded Hoover school system, it benefits from the district's commitment to innovation and educational excellence.

330

Total Students

23.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shades Mountain Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	187
Hispanic	32
Black	55
Asian	24
Two or More	31
Pacific Islander	1

White
187 (56.7 %)
Black
55 (16.7 %)
Hispanic
32 (9.7 %)
Two or More
31 (9.4 %)
Asian
24 (7.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Hoover City
Phone:	(205)439-3100
Website:	http://www.hoovercityschools.net/shadesmountain
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	330
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	125
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 2

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 52