South Shades Crest Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Hoover, AL Grades PK–02 Suburb: Large Birmingham, AL SchoolScore™ B (79.6)
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South Shades Crest Elementary School
Hoover, AL 35244
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–02 SchoolScore™ B (79.6)
534
Students
35.5
Teachers
15:1
Student:Teacher
(205)439-3000
Phone
http://www.hoovercityschools.net/souths…
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South Shades Crest Elementary School is a public school administered by the Hoover City district in Hoover, ALABAMA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–02.

Key statistics: 534 students enrolled; a 15:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Alabama Elementary School Average
Enrollment
534.0
State avg: 486.0
▲ 10% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
15.04:1
State avg: 17:1
▼ 12% better
Free Lunch %
18.2%
State avg: 58.6%
▼ 69% better
School Details
School Name
South Shades Crest Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
010000700342
State School ID
AL-158-0815
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
3770 South Shades Crest Rd
City
Hoover
State
Alabama
ZIP Code
35244
County
Jefferson County
Metro Area
Birmingham, AL
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
0107
State Leg. Upper
01016
State Leg. Lower
01015
Latitude
33.3375
Longitude
-86.8784
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd
👥
534
Total Students
👩‍🏫
35.5
Teachers FTE
📐
15:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
35.5
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)35.5
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 97 18.2%
Not Applicable 74 13.9%
District Info
District Name
Hoover City
LEAID
0100007
State LEA ID
AL-158
Phone
(205)439-1015
Website
http://www.hoovercityschools.net
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Hoover
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$229,684K
Federal Revenue
$11,264K
State Revenue
$92,811K
Local Revenue
$125,609K
Total Expenditure
$210,750K
Instruction Exp.
$115,447K
Support Services
$67,394K
Other Current Exp.
$10,657K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of South Shades Crest Elementary School

1
Brocks Gap Intermediate School
Hoover · Elementary
0.8 mi
2
Robert F Bumpus Middle School
Hoover · Middle
1.4 mi
3
Deer Valley Elementary School
Hoover · Elementary
1.9 mi
4
Trace Crossings Elementary School
Hoover · Elementary
2 mi
5
Crossroads School
Hoover · High
2.2 mi
6
Hoover High School
Hoover · High
2.4 mi
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Students
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Free Lunch
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about South Shades Crest Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend South Shades Crest Elementary School?
534 students are enrolled at South Shades Crest Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does South Shades Crest Elementary School have?
South Shades Crest Elementary School has 35.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15:1.
What grades does South Shades Crest Elementary School serve?
South Shades Crest Elementary School serves grades PK through 02.
Is South Shades Crest Elementary School a charter school?
South Shades Crest Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is South Shades Crest Elementary School located in?
South Shades Crest Elementary School is located in the Birmingham, AL metropolitan area.
What school district does South Shades Crest Elementary School belong to?
South Shades Crest Elementary School is part of the Hoover City school district.
How much does Hoover City spend per student?
The Hoover City district spends approximately $394,662,921 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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