Serving 759 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, East Elementary School 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 74% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). 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 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 759 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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East 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
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East Elementary School's student population of 759 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
759 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
East Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8 out of 1285 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
3%
32%
White
90%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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East Elementary School is ranked #8 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are East Elementary School often compared to?
East Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Elementary School, Cherokee Bend Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend East Elementary School?
759 students attend East Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of East Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Elementary School?
East Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does East Elementary School offer ?
East Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is East Elementary School part of?
East Elementary School is part of Vestavia Hills City School District.
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