Shades Cahaba Elementary School vs Vestavia Hills Elementary East
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shades Cahaba Elementary School
Homewood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
507 students
Vestavia Hills Elementary East
Vestavia Hills · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
771 students
| Measure | Shades Cahaba Elementary School Homewood, Alabama | Vestavia Hills Elementary East Vestavia Hills, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #16 of 699 | #12 of 699 |
| National rank | #2421 of 50,301 | #2037 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 507 | 771 |
| Enrollment | 507 | 771 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.1% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 87% |
| city | Homewood | Vestavia Hills |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (85.1 vs 86.0).
- •Vestavia Hills Elementary East does better on math proficiency (87% vs 77%).
- •Vestavia Hills Elementary East does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 69%).
- •Vestavia Hills Elementary East does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7% vs 22.1%).
- •Shades Cahaba Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 17.5).
- •Vestavia Hills Elementary East is the larger school with 771 students compared with 507.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Shades Cahaba Elementary School better than Vestavia Hills Elementary East?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Shades Cahaba Elementary School and Vestavia Hills Elementary East?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Homewood and Vestavia Hills in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Shades Cahaba Elementary School: 507. Vestavia Hills Elementary East: 771. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Shades Cahaba Elementary School and Vestavia Hills Elementary East rank in Alabama?
Shades Cahaba Elementary School is 16th of 699 and Vestavia Hills Elementary East is 12th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).