Cahaba Elementary School

www.cahabaelementaryschool.com

537 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Cahaba Elementary School, located in Trussville, Alabama, is a prominent primary education institution within the Trussville City Schools district. Serving a community-focused population, the school is known for fostering a supportive and nurturing environment designed to help young students build a strong academic foundation. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for creative expression and personal development, aiming to prepare students for success in their future educational endeavors.

Beyond its academic offerings, Cahaba Elementary is recognized for its active school culture and strong partnership with parents and the local community. The school environment typically highlights the importance of character education, collaboration, and student engagement through various extracurricular activities and school-wide events. By prioritizing both high academic standards and a positive social atmosphere, Cahaba Elementary strives to create a welcoming space where children feel encouraged to learn, grow, and develop the foundational skills necessary for lifelong learning.

537

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cahaba Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	439
Hispanic	27
Black	34
Asian	17
Two or More	17
American Indian	3

White
439 (81.8 %)
Black
34 (6.3 %)
Hispanic
27 (5.0 %)
Asian
17 (3.2 %)
Two or More
17 (3.2 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)

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:	Trussville City
Phone:	(205)228-3400
Website:	http://www.cahabaelementaryschool.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	537
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	87
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 6

Kindergarten 95

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 89