Serving 510 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Shades Cahaba Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 68% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (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 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 510 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shades Cahaba Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Shades Cahaba Elementary School's student population of 510 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
510 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Shades Cahaba Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shades Cahaba Elementary School is 0.45, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#43 out of 1275 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
9%
11%
Black
10%
32%
White
73%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shades Cahaba Elementary School's ranking?
Shades Cahaba Elementary School is ranked #43 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Shades Cahaba Elementary School often compared to?
Shades Cahaba Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edgewood Elementary School, Hall Kent Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Shades Cahaba Elementary School?
510 students attend Shades Cahaba Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Shades Cahaba Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shades Cahaba Elementary School?
Shades Cahaba Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Shades Cahaba Elementary School offer ?
Shades Cahaba Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Shades Cahaba Elementary School part of?
Shades Cahaba Elementary School is part of Homewood City School District.
School Reviews
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