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Vestavia Hills Elementary East

2109 Tyson Dr
Birmingham, AL 35216
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 1%
Serving 741 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Vestavia Hills Elementary East ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 741 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 1% in AL
  • : 76% (Top 5%)
  • : 87% (Top 1%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Vestavia Hills Elementary East ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

Vestavia Hills Elementary East's student population of 741 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
741 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Year Founded
1970
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
15

School Rankings

Vestavia Hills Elementary East ranks within the top 1% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vestavia Hills Elementary East is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#9 out of 1275 schools
(Top 1%)
76%
30%
87%
47%
85-89%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
2%
32%
White
91%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.17
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vestavia Hills Elementary East's ranking?
Vestavia Hills Elementary East is ranked #9 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Vestavia Hills Elementary East often compared to?
Vestavia Hills Elementary Eastis often viewed alongside schools like Vestavia Hills Elementary West, Cherokee Bend Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Vestavia Hills Elementary East?
741 students attend Vestavia Hills Elementary East.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Vestavia Hills Elementary East students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vestavia Hills Elementary East?
Vestavia Hills Elementary East has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Vestavia Hills Elementary East offer ?
Vestavia Hills Elementary East offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vestavia Hills Elementary East part of?
Vestavia Hills Elementary East is part of Vestavia Hills City School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 741 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 76% (Top 5%)
  • : 87% (Top 1%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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