Vestavia Hills Elementary School West

1965 Merryvale Rd, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216 | (205) 402-5151
  • Grades: PK-3
  • Student Enrollment: 637
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
Additional Contact Information
  • Principal or Admin: Mrs Becky Patton
  • Fax: (205) 402-5156
  • Website: www.vestavia.k12.al.us
School District Details

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 637
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 48.0
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 13.3
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 345 (54.2%)
  • Females: 292 (45.8%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 14 (2.2%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 31 (4.9%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 45 (7.1%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Vestavia Hills Elementary School West Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian10.2%
Black365.7%
Asian6510.2%
Hispanic71.1%
White52882.9%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Vestavia Hills Elementary School West
  Number Percent
Pre-Kindergarten10.2%
Kindergarten17327.2%
1st Grade13821.7%
2nd Grade16626.1%
3rd Grade15925.0%
Source: AL Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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1 review for Vestavia Hills Elementary School West

  • Reviewed by Former Student on November 02, 2008
  • Rating: 5 (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • I attended Dove Day school from 1995 to 1999. It's a nice little place. Because it's a small and sheltered school, children are usually shielded from corrupting influences that you find in so many public schools. The teachers are wonderful and help you get through.

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