ALPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge — School Profile & District Info
Primary|Vestavia Hills, Alabama|Vestavia Hills City
Vestavia Hills, AL 35243
School Profile
Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
639
Student:Teacher
14.5:1
Locale
Suburban
District
Vestavia Hills CityEcon. Disadvantaged
13.9%
Phone
(205)402-5325School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
80%
96th percentile in AL
Math Proficiency
55%
94th percentile in AL
Chronic Absenteeism
1.5%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
96 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.9:1
Near average in ALTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
698
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
51
100% fully certified
Counselors
1.5
Nurses
1
School Resource Officers
1
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,810
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$8,888
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$16,791
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 3%State 43%Local 54%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$255,600
+0.8% 1yr+23.9% 5yr
Birmingham, AL metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
24.7%
Below 150% poverty line
5.8%
Unemployment rate
9.0%
Uninsured residents
8.9%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
646
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
610
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
95%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
210 (34%)
Other Health Impairment
159 (26%)
Autism
99 (16%)
Speech/Language Impairment
70 (11%)
Intellectual Disability
28 (5%)
Emotional Disturbance
6 (1%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
657
Current enrollment
Declining(-14% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge currently enrolls 639 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under Vestavia Hills City in AL.
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