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Shades Cahaba Elementary School, a Birmingham public school serving grades K–5, ranked #43 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #81 in 2021 but declining from a peak rank of #20 in 2013.

Math proficiency was 68% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency reached 77%, also higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged from 55–59%, above the state average of 38%.

Enrollment held steady at approximately 510 students in 2023, with minority enrollment at 27% and 21% of students eligible for free lunch, reflecting a modest increase in socioeconomic need since 2022.

The school maintained a student–teacher ratio of 15:1 in 2023, consistent with prior years, supporting an active staff of 34 teachers instructionally serving the student body.

Shades Cahaba participates in the National School Lunch Program and achieved Blue Ribbon recognition in 2015, underscoring its academic and community standing within the Homewood City education agency.

Edgewood Elementary School ranked #19 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #21 in 2022 and remaining in the top 20% statewide, reflecting a generally strong overall school rank trend for this Birmingham, AL public elementary school.

Math proficiency was 73% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 84%, higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged between 65% and 69%, also higher than the state average of 38%.

Enrollment increased to 921 students in 2023 with a student–teacher ratio of 15:1; minority enrollment accounted for 15%, and the percentage of students eligible for free lunch rose from 6% in 2022 to 12% in 2023, indicating a notable socioeconomic shift.

The school served grades Kindergarten through 5 with 60 teachers in 2023, maintaining stable class sizes and instructional support levels characteristic of this Union County NJ high school alternative.