Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge

Elementary No virtual instruction Vestavia Hills, AL Grades KG–05 Suburb: Large Birmingham, AL SchoolScore™ A (81.7)
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Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge
Vestavia Hills, AL 35243
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–05 SchoolScore™ A (81.7)
657
Students
41.0
Teachers
16:1
Student:Teacher
(205)402-5325
Phone
http://www.vestavia.k12.al.us/dollyridge
Website

Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge is a public school administered by the Vestavia Hills City district in Vestavia Hills, ALABAMA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–05.

Key statistics: 657 students enrolled; a 16:1 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
657.0
State avg: 486.0
▲ 35% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
16.02:1
State avg: 17:1
▼ 6% better
Free Lunch %
12.3%
State avg: 58.6%
▼ 79% better
School Details
School Name
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge
NCESSCH ID
010343002481
State School ID
AL-202-0060
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
2680 Gresham Drive
City
Vestavia Hills
State
Alabama
ZIP Code
35243
County
Jefferson County
Metro Area
Birmingham, AL
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
0106
State Leg. Upper
01016
State Leg. Lower
01048
Latitude
33.43653
Longitude
-86.7584
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
657
Total Students
👩‍🏫
41.0
Teachers FTE
📐
16:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
41.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)41.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 81 12.3%
Not Applicable 76 11.6%
District Info
District Name
Vestavia Hills City
LEAID
0103430
State LEA ID
AL-202
Phone
(205)402-5116
Website
http://www.vestavia.k12.al.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Vestavia Hills
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$118,697K
Federal Revenue
$3,689K
State Revenue
$50,806K
Local Revenue
$64,202K
Total Expenditure
$110,670K
Instruction Exp.
$62,832K
Support Services
$37,306K
Other Current Exp.
$4,551K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge

1
Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights
Vestavia Hills · Elementary
1.6 mi
2
Vestavia Hills High School
Vestavia Hills · High
1.7 mi
3
Vestavia Hills Elementary East
Vestavia Hills · Elementary
1.8 mi
4
Vestavia Hills Elementary West
Vestavia Hills · Elementary
1.8 mi
5
Rocky Ridge Elementary School
Hoover · Elementary
2 mi
6
Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus
Vestavia Hills · Secondary
2.4 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge?
657 students are enrolled at Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge have?
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge has 41.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16:1.
What grades does Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge serve?
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge serves grades KG through 05.
Is Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge a charter school?
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge is not a charter school.
What metro area is Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge located in?
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge is located in the Birmingham, AL metropolitan area.
What school district does Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge belong to?
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge is part of the Vestavia Hills City school district.
How much does Vestavia Hills City spend per student?
The Vestavia Hills City district spends approximately $168,447,489 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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